2017 Ford Taurus vs 2017 Toyota Avalon

2017 Ford Taurus

2017 Toyota Avalon

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus Limited AWD	17	24	$36,576	$38,705
Taurus Limited FWD	18	27	$34,829	$36,855
Taurus SE FWD	18	27	$25,840	$27,345
Taurus SEL AWD	17	24	$29,886	$31,625
Taurus SEL FWD	18	27	$28,137	$29,775
Taurus SHO AWD	16	24	$40,182	$42,520

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Hybrid Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited	40	39	$38,340	$42,600
Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus	40	39	$33,571	$37,300
Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium	40	39	$34,876	$38,750
Avalon Limited	21	30	$36,991	$41,100
Avalon Touring	21	30	$33,931	$37,700
Avalon XLE	21	30	$29,971	$33,300
Avalon XLE Plus	21	30	$31,546	$35,050
Avalon XLE Premium	21	30	$32,852	$36,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,576

$38,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,705

$42,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$645 / month

$710 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Taurus is the full-sizer that Ford once called its flagship. Times change—and so do tastes—and the Taurus struggles to keep up with others in its class.

The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style.

TCC Likes

Quiet ride
Comfortable interior in front
Generous trunk

Well-controlled ride
Refined, responsive powertrains
40 mpg (Hybrid)

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Finicky base infotainment system
Poor rear visibility

Luxury-car price, without the lux badge
Spongy brake-pedal feel
Generic taillight look

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

102.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.3

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

55.8

54.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.5

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.9

111

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.2

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

202.9

195.3

Height, Overall (in)

60.7

57.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

20.1

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/45VR19

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR19

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4140

3682

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 4000

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

998-1

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 6500

200 @ 5700

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Taurus

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

9.3

4.4

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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