Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan cube | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 108.5 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 156.5 in | 197.6 in | -41.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.0 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 56.1 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 3343 lb. | -508 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 54.5 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.6 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 55.7 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.9 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 41.1 ft3 |
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube 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 |