Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.9 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 178.0 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3570 lb. | -227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 54.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 50.7 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.4 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -27.2 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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |