Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.5 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 197.6 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.0 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 56.1 in | 15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1057 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.5 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 38.9 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.7 in | 0.0 in | 57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 22.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.3 ft3 | 17.0 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 71.8 ft3 |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |