Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 104.7 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 181.1 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3360 lb. | -17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.4 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 37.2 ft3 | -20.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -56 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |