2011 Ford Taurus SEL
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2006 Ford Taurus SE

2011 Ford Taurus  SEL

VS

2006 Ford Taurus  SE
2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE Difference
Name SEL SE
Price $ 32,499 $ 25,099
Body Sedan Sedan
Doors 4 Doors 4 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve 3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves
Power 263 hp @ 6250 rpm 153 hp @ 5000 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 6 Seats 1 (20%)
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission 4 speed automatic transmission
Cargo Space 569.0 L 481.0 L 88 (15%)
Maximum Cargo Space 569.0 L 481.0 L 88 (15%)
Wheel Type 18'' painted alloy wheels 16'' steel wheels with covers
Series Taurus VI Taurus IV
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 263 HP 153 HP 110 (42%)
Torque 287 N.m 167 N.m 120 (42%)
Top Speed 235 km/h 196 km/h 39 (17%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 8.2 s 10.0 s 1.8 (22%)
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 11.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km 0.1 (1%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 7.4 L/100km 8.0 L/100km 0.6 (8%)
Gear Type auto auto
Weight 1,981 KG 1,503 KG
Brand Ford Ford
Model Taurus Taurus
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.9 s 17.3 s 1.4 (9%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 145.0 km/h 132.6 km/h 12.32 (8%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 26.3 s 28.8 s 2.5 (10%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 163.2 km/h 149.3 km/h 13.92 (9%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Taurus VI vs Taurus IV Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jackYes
Air ConditionningDual-zone automatic climate controlAir conditioning
Cruise ControlYesYes
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side illuminated vanity mirrorDriver side vanity mirror
Front WipersVariable intermittent windshield wipersSpeed-sensitive variable intermittent wipers
Illuminated EntryYesYes
Interior Air FilterCabin air filterInterior dust and pollen filter
Number of Speakers6 speakers4 speakers
Passenger Vanity MirrorFront passenger-side illuminated vanity mirrorPassenger side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power Outlet3 12-volt power outlets2 power outlets
Power WindowsPower windows with front one-touch up/down featureYes
Reading LightFront and rear reading lightsFront reading lamps
Rear HeatingRear-seat ventilation ductsRear heater ducts
Rear View MirrorAuto-dimming day/night rear view mirrorDay/night rear view mirror
Remote Keyless EntryRemote keyless entry and keypad lockingYes
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt steering wheel
Trunk LightCargo area lightYes
Trunk/Hatch OperationRemote trunk releaseRemote trunk release from inside and key module

Dimensions

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
Cargo Capacity569 L481 L
Front Headroom991 mm1016 mm
Front Legroom1064 mm1072 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity75 L68 L
Height1542 mm1425 mm
Length5154 mm5019 mm
Rear Headroom960 mm968 mm
Rear Legroom968 mm988 mm
Wheelbase2868 mm2756 mm
Width1936 mm1854 mm

Exterior Details

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
Bumper ColourBody-color bumpersBody-color bumpers
Door HandlesBody-color door handlesBody-color door handles
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color outside mirrors with puddle lampsBlack exterior mirrors
GrilleChrome grilleBlack grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsHalogen headlamps
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrorsYes
Rear Window DefrosterYesYes
Tinted GlassYesYes

Interior Details

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
ClockDigital clockDigital clock (in radio)
Floor CoveringCarpet floor coveringCarpet floor covering
Floor MatsFront and rear floor matsFront and rear floor mats
Front Center ArmrestFront center armrest with storageFront center folding armrest
Front Seats Front Seat Back StorageFront seatback storageFront seatback map pockets
Front Seats Front Seat TypeBucket front seatsFront split bench
Instrumentation TypeAnalog instrumentationAnalog instrumentation
Number of Cup Holders8 cupholders/ bottle holders4 cup holders
Seat TrimCloth seatsCloth seats
Seat Trim (Option)Leather Multi-Contour seatsLeather seats
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel
TachometerYesYes

Mechanical

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission4 speed automatic transmission

Overview

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
BodySedanSedan
Doors44
Engine3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves
Fuel Consumption11.7 (Automatic City)7.4 (Automatic Highway)11.8 (Automatic City)8.0 (Automatic Highway)
Power263 hp @ 6250 rpm153 hp @ 5000 rpm
Seats56
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission4 speed automatic transmission
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/MonthsBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance60000/km, 36/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Safety

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
Anti-Lock BrakesAnti-lock brakesStd
Brake Type4-wheel discFront disc/rear drum
Child Seat AnchorLATCH child seat anchorsNone
Child-proof LocksRear-door child safety locksNone
Driver AirbagDriver-side front airbagDriver side front airbag
Front Seat BeltsHeight adjustableHeight adjustable, pre-tensioner
Ignition DisableSecuriLock Theft-deterrent engine immobilizerSecuriLock engine immobilizer
Panic AlarmPanic alarmPanic alarm
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger side front airbag
Side AirbagFront side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2011 Ford Taurus SEL 2006 Ford Taurus SE
Front Anti-Roll BarYesFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front Tires235/55R18 tiresP215/60R16
Power SteeringPower rack-and-pinion steeringPower assisted rack and pinion steering
Rear Anti-Roll BarYesRear stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Spare TireMini- spare tireTemporary spare tire
Wheel Type18'' painted alloy wheels16'' steel wheels with covers

2011 Ford Taurus SEL

The 2011 Ford Taurus SEL is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 263 hp @ 6250 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2011 Ford Taurus SEL has cargo capacity of 569 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1981 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2011 Ford Taurus SEL has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Rear park distance sensor and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18'' painted alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 287 N.m of torque and a top speed of 235 km/h. The 2011 Ford Taurus SEL accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.7 L/100km in the city and 7.4 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 32,499

2006 Ford Taurus SE

The 2006 Ford Taurus SE is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 6 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 OHV 12 valves engine which outputs 153 hp @ 5000 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2006 Ford Taurus SE has cargo capacity of 481 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1513 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2006 Ford Taurus SE has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a It has 16'' steel wheels with covers as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 167 N.m of torque and a top speed of 196 km/h. The 2006 Ford Taurus SE accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.8 L/100km in the city and 8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,099


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