Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,521 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,821 kg | 1,619 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 988 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 968 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 874 mm | 94 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 362 L | 207 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 1,252 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 |
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 |