ford taurus x vs volkswagen passat wagon
2009 Ford Taurus X SEL FWD Wagon
2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Komfort Automatic
628411
634255
$28,270
Starting Price (MSRP)
$28,755
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Taurus X | Sub-Model Passat Wagon |
| Make Ford | Make Volkswagen |
| Model Taurus | Model Passat |
| Model Year 2009 Ford Taurus X | Model Year 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon |
| Year 2009 | Year 2010 |
| MSRP $28,270 | MSRP $28,755 |
| Engine 3.5L V6 Gas | Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 6-Speed Automatic | Transmission 6-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 263 hp | Horsepower 200 hp |
| Torque 249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm |
| City 17 MPG | City 22 MPG |
| Highway 24 MPG | Highway 31 MPG |
| Combined 19 MPG | Combined 25 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 323 miles | Cruising Range City 407 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 456 miles | Cruising Range Highway 573.5 miles |
| Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion | Steering Type Electromechanical |
| Turning Diameter 40 ft | Turning Diameter 35.8 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Independent MacPherson Strut | Front Suspension Independent |
| Rear Suspension Independent multilink | Rear Suspension Independent |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Standard | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Optional | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Optional | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Not Available |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Optional | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
| Rear A/C Optional | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Optional | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Optional | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Optional | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Optional | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Optional | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Optional | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Optional | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Optional | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Optional | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Not Available |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 6 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 4,033 lbs | Curb Weight 3,455 lbs |
| Wheelbase 112.9 in | Wheelbase 106.7 in |
| Front Wheel Size 17" x TBD | Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 17" x TBD | Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5" |
| Front Tire P215/65R17 | Front Tire P235/45HR17 |
| Rear Tire P215/65R17 | Rear Tire P235/45HR17 |
| Front Width 64.3 in | Front Width 61.1 in |
| Max Width 74.9 in | Max Width 71.7 in |
| Height 67.6 in | Height 59.7 in |
| Length 200.3 in | Length 188 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in | Front Seat Headroom 38.3 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.7 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 55.5 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 40.8 in | Front Seat Leg Room 41.4 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 39.7 in | Rear Seat Headroom 38.6 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 58 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.6 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 56 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 40.4 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 37.7 in |
| Third Row Headroom 38.6 in | Third Row Headroom N/A |
| Third Row Shoulder Room 50.8 in | Third Row Shoulder Room N/A |
| Third Row Hip Room 46.9 in | Third Row Hip Room N/A |
| Third Row Leg Room 33.4 in | Third Row Leg Room N/A |
| Ground Clearance N/A | Ground Clearance 5.2 in |