Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) vs. Ford Taurus (2011) Specs

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2011 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Ford Taurus
Engine	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	112.9 in	1.9 in
Length	189.8 in	202.9 in	-13.1 in
Width	76.3 in	76.2 in	0.1 in
Height	69.4 in	60.7 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	4780 lb.	4415 lb.	365 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	20.0 gal.	4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	57.9 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	56.3 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.8 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	56.9 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.8 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.1 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.3 ft³	20.1 ft³	16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	20.1 ft³	48.2 ft³

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2011 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
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review

2011 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

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