Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2012 Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Taurus (2012) vs. Toyota Prius (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Ford Taurus and 2006 Toyota Prius specs.

2012 Ford Taurus and 2006 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Ford Taurus Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,868 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 5,154 mm 4,445 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Height 1,542 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,821 kg 1,311 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 45 L 31 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 993 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 942 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,417 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 968 mm 980 mm -12 mm
Total Legroom 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 569 L 456 L 113 L

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Toyota Prius

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.