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2006 Ford Taurus and 2011 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 102.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 171.9 in | 25.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 61.4 in | -5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2965 lb. | 378 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.3 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.6 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 43.7 in | 12 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -44.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Matrix
| 2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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