2012 Ford Taurus vs 2012 Toyota Avalon

2012 Ford Taurus

2012 Toyota Avalon

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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	17	25	$31,289	$34,005
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	18	27	$29,625	$32,155
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	18	28	$23,685	$25,555
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD	17	25	$27,329	$29,605
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD	18	27	$25,665	$27,755
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD	17	25	$35,025	$38,155

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon 4-Door Sedan	19	28	$29,876	$33,195
Avalon 4-Door Sedan Limited	19	28	$32,792	$36,435

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,289

$29,876

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,005

$33,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$567 / month

$553 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Ford Taurus is handsome, safe, and well-equipped, but it's not as big inside as its big-car exterior suggests.

A classy, comfortable near-luxury sedan, the 2012 Toyota Avalon has a more modern look but traditional big-car handling and smooth performance.

TCC Likes

Comfortable but not too soft
Top-quality cabin appointments
Safety-tech features

Cushy ride
Quick in a straight line
Confident, light steering

TCC Dislikes

Drives like a big car
Back seat surprisingly tight
SHO is fast but not fun

Lots of body roll
Conservative looks
Some glitzy interior trim

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.8

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

59.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

106.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

58.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

56.3

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

40.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

202.9

197.6

Height, Overall (in)

60.7

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.9

111.0

Liftover Height (in)

30.4

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.2

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

20.1

14.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

11.1 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

11.7 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.0

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.0

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.22

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TBQ

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR19

P215/55R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P215/55R17

Front Tire Order Code

TBQ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45VR19

P215/55R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4224

3572

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

249 @ 4500

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

99W

Displacement

3.5L/213

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

263 @ 6250

268 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

4.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.90

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

3.68

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Taurus

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.1

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.8

0.59

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

9.1

8.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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