Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,470 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,566 kg | 1,652 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 983 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,118 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,049 mm | 944 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 600 L | 91 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,951 L | 21.2 | -20.2 L |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
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 |