Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 102.4 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 171.9 in | 31 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.5 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 61.4 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 43.7 in | 12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -41.4 ft3 |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |