Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 70 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 993 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 481 L | 450 L | 31 L |
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 |
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 |
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 |