Volkswagen Jetta (2016) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	112.9 in	-8.5 in
Length	183.3 in	200.3 in	-17 in
Width	70.0 in	74.9 in	-4.9 in
Height	57.2 in	67.4 in	-10.2 in
Curb Weight	3194 lb.	4033 lb.	-839 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.5 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	57.9 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.4 in	-56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.8 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-34.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.7 ft³	17.4 ft³	-1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.7	47.4 ft³	-31.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.7 ft³	85.2 ft³	-69.5 ft³

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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

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