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Ford Taurus SE

General information

ModelFord Taurus SE
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3496 ccm (213.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement3496 ccm (213.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power267.7 PS (197 kW or 264 HP) at 6251 Rev. per min.
Max torque337.64 Nm (34.4 kgf-m or 249.0 ft.lbs) at 4501 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 83.1 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2774 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space595 litres (157 gallons)
Optional cargo space1820 litres (481 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight966 kg (2,129.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1652 kg (3,642.0 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 pounds)
Overall length5130 mm (202.0 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1570 mm (61.8 inches)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 inches)
Fuel capacity76.0 litres (20.08 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD25210
CO2 emissions155.0 g/km
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