Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 112.9 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.7 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 74.5 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 60.1 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4060 lb. | 3814 lb. | 246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 53.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |