Ford Taurus vs Volkswagen Atlas Comparison

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Things we like	Spacious and comfortable cabin Performance Driving pleasure  Read More	Ample cabin and cargo space Competitive pricing Impressive braking and stability characteristics Read More
Things we don't like	Outdated styling Lack of features   Read More	Utilitarian interior design An impressive fuel economy Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	MPFI	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	8-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	--

Performance

Engine Displacement	3498 cc	1998 cc
Power	288 hp	235 hp
Torque	344 Nm	350 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	569 L	1515 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	7 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72 L	--
Length	5154 mm	5037 mm
Width	2177 mm	1989 mm
Height	1542 mm	1770 mm
Wheel Base	2868 mm	2979 mm
Front Tread	1659 mm	--
Rear Tread	1664 mm	--
No Of Doors	4	5
Kerb Weight	1777 kg	--
Front Headroom	991 mm	--
Front Legroom	1123 mm	--
Rear Headroom	960 mm	--
Rear Legroom	968 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	203 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Independent	--
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	--

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.5L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	--	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	No
Keyless Entry	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
Navigation System	--	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Fog Lights Front	--	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	Yes
Sun Roof	--	No
Integrated Antenna	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	--
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert

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