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$23,635
$20,480
Highlights
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$23,635
|
$20,480
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
18 City / 28 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
263 hp
|
170 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
3.5L/213
|
2.5L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
249 @ 4500
|
167 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
263 @ 6250
|
170 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 28 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
8.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
16.0 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/60R17
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
16.0 x 4.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
16.0 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
T115/70D16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/60R17
|
P205/65HR16
|
Suspension
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Coil over shock
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
MacPherson strut
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Independent
|
Steering
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
16
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Height, Overall |
62 in
|
58 in
|
| Wheelbase |
113 in
|
110 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
72 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
21 ft³
|
17 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
202 in
|
194 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
43 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
108 ft³
|
102 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,741 lbs
|
3,272 lbs
|
Safety
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
100
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
590
|
Brakes
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11.8 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|