Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,366 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 50 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 998 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 919 mm | 69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 561 L | -80 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 1,741 L | 16 |
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 |
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 |