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

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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

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7.4

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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.

TCC Likes

Exceptional interior room
Surprisingly adept handling
Strong braking performance

Sheer value for the money
Vast backseat
Strong acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Dowdy looks, especially from behind
Utter lack of sporting feel
Interior trim a step behind in look and feel

Very bland styling
Soft but bouncy ride
Unimpressive fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

41.2

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.0

107

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

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

43.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.9

109.4

Liftover Height (in)

- 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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

21.2

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.2 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.5

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.15

3.20

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.1

16.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R18

P235/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55R18

P235/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

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

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

9.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

249 @ 4500

226 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

99W

- TBD -

Displacement

3.5L/213

3.3L/201

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

263 @ 6250

234 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.79

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.42

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.77

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Taurus

Hyundai Azera

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.55

0.67

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.02

1.06

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Coil over shock

Emissions

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

8.9

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