Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 109.8 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 185.1 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3777 lb. | -434 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.5 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.9 in | -27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | -23.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 33.0 ft3 | -16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -48.7 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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.