Compare Ford Taurus X vs Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 24 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 31 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

19 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

6 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

2008-2009 Ford Taurus X Front Angle View

2007-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Rear Angle View

2007-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm

Torque

249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,033 lbs

3,455 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

19 MPG

25 MPG

City

17 MPG

22 MPG

Highway

24 MPG

31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

N/A

7.5 Tons/yr

EPA rating

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

19 gallons

18.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

323 miles

407 miles

Cruising Range Highway

456 miles

573.5 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

200.3 in

188 in

Height

67.6 in

59.7 in

Max Width

74.9 in

71.7 in

Front Width

64.3 in

61.1 in

Rear Width

64.4 in

61.1 in

Wheelbase

112.9 in

106.7 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

6 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.8 in

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.4 in

38.3 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

55.7 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.5 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

40.4 in

37.7 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.7 in

38.6 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58 in

54.6 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

56 in

N/A

Third Row Leg Room

33.4 in

N/A

Third Row Headroom

38.6 in

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

50.8 in

N/A

Third Row Hip Room

46.9 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

85.5 ft³

61.82 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

47 ft³

35.8 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

20.8 ft³

N/A

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electromechanical

Turning Diameter

40 ft

35.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x TBD

17" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x TBD

17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Independent MacPherson Strut

Independent

Rear Suspension

Independent multilink

Independent

Tires

Front Tire

P215/65R17

P235/45HR17

Rear Tire

P215/65R17

P235/45HR17

Spare Tire

T135/90D17

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Camel, Cloth seat trim
Medium Light Stone, Cloth seat trim

Black, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
Classic gray, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
Cornsilk beige, V-Tex leatherette seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

Camel, Leather seat trim
Medium Light Stone, Leather seat trim

N/A

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Optional

Standard

Satellite Radio

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Optional

Not Available

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Not Available

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Climate Control

Optional

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Optional

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Optional

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Rear A/C

Optional

Not Available

Telematics

Optional

Not Available

Safety Features

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Emissions

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Ford Taurus X vs Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary