Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,090 mm | 4,407 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,590 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 909 mm | 74 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 826 mm | -825 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 187 L | 413 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 297 L | -275.8 |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |