Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 176.4 in | 24 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.7 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 58.7 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3042 lb. | 601 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 53.1 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.2 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 36.0 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
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