Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
Length | 202.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in |
Height | 60.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
Trim | SE | SEL | Limited | SHO |
Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD | AWD |   |
Standard Tires | 235/60R17 tires | 235/55R18 tires | 255/45VR19 tires | 255/45VR19 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 255/45VR19 tires |   | 245/45VR20 tires |
  |   |   |   | 245/45YR20 tires |
2011 Ford Taurus Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very good acceleration and decent auto trans performance see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
twin turbo is impressive for merging in fast traffic but so quiet you must look down to check speed see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
What can I say? I have not even begun the test the power of this engine! And when I do I'm going to want a big straight piece of road to do it on! The engine is smooth, quiet and very responsive. You wouldn't know it is twin turbo, there is no lag. see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six speed transmission is smooth and reliable. It is the best car I have ever driven in the mountains. The manual downshifting in hill country is the best I have ever seen. Smooth and I can hold most hills without using the brakes at all. Power is a plenty. More than I need but when you want it it is there. Smooth power and fast acceleration for interstate travels the Taurus is awesome. see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six speed transmission is smooth and reliable. It is the best car I have ever driven in the mountains. The manual downshifting in hill country is the best I have ever seen. Smooth and I can hold most hills without using the brakes at all. Power is a plenty. More than I need but when you want it it is there. Smooth power and fast acceleration for interstate travels the Taurus is awesome. see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
AWD. 6 speed trans 3.5 lit. v-6 see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
3.5 is good on gas, responsive, but a little noisy if you don.t have the radio on see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The performance is astounding. It is oddly quite with a small hum or whirling noise. Stepping on the throttle it will easily spin its front tires. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Reviews rate 0-60 anywhere from 4.8 to 5.5 seconds. Speed, twin turbos, and 6 speed automatic work great together. Fun to pass that Mustang GT between lights. The standard AWD on higher end models allows the car to go in the snow with no problems. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has pickup to keep me interested in it, its not just all show no go. see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
if it came with Michelins the inner threads split at 40000kms see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The tires make a scrubbing noise on the pavement when turning. A testament to the quietness of the car. see full Ford Taurus review |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | SE | 25,555 | 23,695 | 795 |
4dr Sedan | SEL | 27,755 | 25,675 | 795 |
4dr Sedan | Limited | 32,155 | 29,635 | 795 |
4dr Sedan | SHO | 38,155 | 35,035 | 795 |