Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.9 in | -6 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 202.9 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 76.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 60.7 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 3969 lb. | -453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.8 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 27.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 20.1 | 19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 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 |