Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 197.6 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 73.0 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 56.1 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3343 lb. | 478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 38.1 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.6 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 55.7 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 52 ft3 |
2007 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Awsome for the long trips I have had with it, comfortable! see full Jeep Liberty review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty 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 |