Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Jaguar XK | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.5 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 188.6 in | 197.6 in | -9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.0 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 52.0 in | 56.1 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 3343 lb. | 328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.1 in | 42.2 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.1 in | -4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 56.6 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 23.7 in | 38.9 in | -15.2 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -12.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
2009 Jaguar XK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent quality and positioning. see full Jaguar XK 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 |