| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Model | Scion xB | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.9 in | -10.5 in |
| Length | 167.3 in | 202.9 in | -35.6 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 76.2 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 60.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3969 lb. | -883 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 55.8 in | -9.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 |
| 2011 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Taurus.