Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Suzuki XL7 | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.9 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 202.9 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.2 in | -4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 60.7 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3886 lb. | 4015 lb. | -129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.0 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.9 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.9 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.8 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.8 in | 0.0 in | 38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 0.0 in | 30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.1 ft3 | 20.1 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 |
2007 Suzuki XL7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I like being able to seat 7 people, which we have done several times. To be fair the 3rd row seats are best for children or small adults but the way the second row can be folded makes access easier. The front & second row seats have lots of legroom. see full Suzuki XL7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats are fully adjustable which I appreciate a lot on a long drive. I tend to stiffen up in a less adjustable seat but the XL7 allows me to readjust enough to really help. Plenty of headroom and comfort. see full Suzuki XL7 review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |