Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,521 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,506 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 968 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 874 mm | 114 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 776 L | -295 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 1,781 L | 16 |
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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |