Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.2 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 202.5 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 76.9 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 68.9 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 4494 lb. | -525 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 64.7 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.3 in | 1.8 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 | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 83.0 ft3 | -62.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -120.5 ft3 |
2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.