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2013 Ford Taurus and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 188.4 in | 14.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.2 in | 1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 68.1 in | -7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3847 lb. | 122 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -75.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Taurus
| 2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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