| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 91 kW@5200 172 Nm@4800 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,975 mm | 5,022 mm | -2 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,286 kg | 1,507 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 68 L | -18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 973 mm | -71 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 479 L | -156 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,645 L | 16.9 | -15.9 L |
| 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 |
| 2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 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 |