| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Scion tC | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6000 173 lb-ft@4100 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 200.7 in | -26.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 60.1 in | -4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3110 lb. | 3643 lb. | -533 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.6 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 57.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.5 in | 53.6 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.9 in | -7.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| 2012 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC 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 |