Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 108.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 197.6 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 73.0 in | 2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 56.1 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3343 lb. | 417 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 57.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.2 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 56.6 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza 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 |