2008 Ford Taurus X SEL Sport Utility Comparison
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2008 |
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Ford |
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| Model |
Taurus X |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| MSRP |
$28,465.00 |
$25,145.00 |
$21,995.00 |
$29,995.00 |
| Destination |
$750.00 |
$615.00 |
$645.00 |
$665.00 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Standard Engine |
3.5L 263hp V6 |
3.4L 185hp V6 |
2.5L 173hp H4 |
3.6L 256hp H6 |
| Horsepower |
263 @ 6250 RPM |
185 @ 5200 RPM |
173 @ 6000 RPM |
256 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
249 @ 4500 RPM |
210 @ 3800 RPM |
166 @ 4400 RPM |
247 @ 4400 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3496 |
3350 |
2457 |
3630 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3.5 |
3.6 X 3.3 |
3.9 X 3.1 |
3.6 X 3.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
9.5:1 |
10.0:1 |
10.5:1 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| City (mpg) |
15 |
17 |
20 |
16 |
| Highway (mpg) |
22 |
24 |
26 |
21 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4202 |
3849.3 |
3185.7 |
4109.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
112.9 |
112.5 |
99.4 |
108.2 |
| Length (in.) |
200.3 |
188.8 |
176.6 |
191.5 |
| Width (in.) |
74.9 |
71.4 |
68.3 |
73.9 |
| Height (in.) |
67.6 |
69.3 |
65 |
66.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
64.3 |
61.6 |
58.9 |
62.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
64.4 |
61.8 |
58.5 |
62.1 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
7.9 |
8.1 |
8.4 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Standard Seating |
6 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.4 |
40.9 |
39.8 |
38.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
39.7 |
40.1 |
39.8 |
38.2 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
40.8 |
41.2 |
43.6 |
42.3 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
40.4 |
40.2 |
33.7 |
34.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
58.5 |
55.7 |
53.5 |
58.1 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
58 |
55.9 |
53.6 |
57.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
55.5 |
51.1 |
51.6 |
54 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
56 |
51.3 |
51.6 |
54.6 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
146.2 |
106.4 |
95.4 |
104.2 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
strut |
wishbone |
| Tires |
215/65R17 |
235/65R16 |
215/60R16 |
255/55R18 |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus X SEL |
Pontiac Torrent |
Subaru Forester 2.5 X |
Subaru Tribeca 5 Pass |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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