Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Armada | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 108.5 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 207.7 in | 197.6 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 73.0 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 56.1 in | 21.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5302 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 57.3 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 54.5 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 56.6 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 55.7 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 38.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 56.7 ft3 | 17.0 | 39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada 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 |