Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5950 441 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,851 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,844 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 973 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 889 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 422 L | 147 L |
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 |