Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,427 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,821 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 993 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 991 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 909 mm | 59 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 674 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 651 L | -630.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 1,589 L | 19.1 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |