Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.5 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 197.6 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 56.1 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.2 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.6 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.9 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 24.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 17.0 | 26.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 68.1 ft3 |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 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 |