Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.9 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 200.7 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.5 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 60.1 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3643 lb. | -203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 53.6 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 41.9 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |