Compare 2008 Ford Taurus vs 2010 Hyundai Azera

2008 Ford Taurus
2010 Hyundai Azera
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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD 17 24 $27,053 $29,470
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD 18 28 $25,388 $27,620
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD 17 24 $23,467 $25,485
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD 18 28 $21,801 $23,635
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4-Door Sedan GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Azera 4-Door Sedan GLS 18 26 $23,722 $24,970
Azera 4-Door Sedan Limited 17 26 $27,455 $29,570

Pricing

Invoice Price
$27,053
$23,722

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,470
$24,970

Monthly Payment Estimate
$491 / month
$416 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.4
7.4

TCC’s Bottom Line
A great choice for older drivers, the 2008 Ford Taurus excels on its size, safety gear, and large instrumentation, but falls behind the Honda Accord in driving excitement. The 2010 Hyundai Azera appeals to sedan shoppers on a budget who value comfort and interior space above all else.

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Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg 18 mpg

Highway
24 mpg 26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Large Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)
41.2 38.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)
108.0 107

Front Head Room (in)
39.6 40.2

Second Hip Room (in)
53.6 55.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 57.9

Second Head Room (in)
38.8 38.2

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 57.1

Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 43.7

Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 55.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.5 72.8

Track Width, Front (in)
64.3 62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 6.4

Length, Overall (in)
201.8 192.7

Height, Overall (in)
61.5 58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)
64.4 61.6

Wheelbase (in)
112.9 109.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
21.2 17

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.5 19.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.1 16.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0 37.4

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.15 3.20

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P225/55R18 P235/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P225/55R18 P235/55VR17

Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 198

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3930 3629

Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 9.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130

Engine

Displacement
3.5L/213 3.3L/201

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
263 @ 6250 234 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6

Fuel System
SMPI MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
249 @ 4500 226 @ 3500

Engine Order Code
99W - TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 18

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 26

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 21

Transmission

Trans Type
6 5

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.06

Trans Order Code
44J NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.77 3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.03

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD NA

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.79

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.42

Summary

Vehicle Name
Ford Taurus Hyundai Azera

Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.55 0.67

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson strut NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.02 1.06

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Coil over shock NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- 8.9

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