Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 236 hp@5200 266 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.9 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 200.3 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 67.4 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4204 lb. | -159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.4 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.8 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 38.5 in | -5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 50.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 46.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 33.6 in | -9.5 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -13.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |