Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 121.2 in | -12.7 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 202.5 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.9 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.9 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1151 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 64.7 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -66 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -123.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.