Ford Taurus (2011) vs. Volvo S80 (2008) Specs

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2011 Ford Taurus and 2008 Volvo S80 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Ford Taurus	Volvo S80
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5950 325 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	111.6 in	1.3 in
Length	202.9 in	191.0 in	11.9 in
Width	76.2 in	73.3 in	2.9 in
Height	60.7 in	58.8 in	1.9 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	4065 lb.	350 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	37.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.4 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	54.8 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.9 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.3 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	56.3 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	54.7 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	35.0 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	14.9 ft³	5.2 ft³

2011 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
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review

2011 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

2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review

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