Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | GMC Yukon | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 108.5 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 197.6 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 73.0 in | 6 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 56.1 in | 20.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5630 lb. | 3343 lb. | 2287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 57.3 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 54.5 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 56.6 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 55.7 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 17.0 | 43.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 91.9 ft3 |
2011 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
Room for my big family. see full GMC Yukon review |
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 |