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Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 108.5 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 197.6 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.0 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3343 lb. | 792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 57.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.5 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 56.6 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis 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 |