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2006 Ford Taurus and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 110.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 191.6 in | 6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3166 lb. | 177 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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