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2011 Ford Taurus

Rating7.8

Ranked #5 in

Fullsize Sedan

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$25,555 - $38,155

Starting Price

Year

Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Scores incredibly in the crash tests	The rear might be confining for tall people	The Limited trim gets a rearview camera
Extensive list of modern features comes as standard	Cumbersome handling characteristics due to large dimensions	The optional navigation system is now HD Radio compatibility
The cabin is so quiet and well executed

Specs & Features

$25,555

price

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

horsepower

249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Ford Taurus makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With 3 trims on offer, the 2011 Ford Taurus has a base MSRP of $25,555, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $34,005, competing directly with the Chrysler 300, the Buick Lucerne, and the Toyota Avalon. Only a 3.5L V6 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, the Taurus SHO maintains a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG. Ford offers the Taurus SHO in 7 stunning colors, with the Tuxedo Black Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

The "Autotrader" analyses the newly released cars through test drives and keep you updated with auto industry news, auto shows, rumors and spy photo. As for the 2011 Ford Taurus "Autotrader" experiences that "it is loaded up with standout styling and impressive technology.". Check out more in this video.

Key Observations:

Quality build
Quiet cabin
Impressive technology front
Comfortable ride

Buying Advice

All the trims are good in their own way but it is the mid-level SEL trim that offers the most value for the money by offering features like the 8-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, upgraded cloth upholstery, automatic transmission paddle shifters, heated mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, satellite radio, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Trims

SE
$25,555 onwards

17-inch painted aluminum Wheels
A-Spec Sport Seats
AM/FM stereo
Cloth Seat trim
Driver Lumbar support
Front manual air conditioning
Remote keyless entry
Seek-Scan Radio

SEL
$27,755 onwards

18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
AM/FM/Satellite
Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
Heated mirrors
Premium cloth Seat trim
Seek-Scan Radio

Limited
$32,155 onwards

19-inch aluminum Wheels
1St row LCD monitor
Front passenger Lumbar support
Leather Seat trim
Parking assist

SHO
$38,155 onwards

Engine: 3.5L 6cyl AWD 6A
Horsepower: 263 hp @ 6250 rpm hp
Torque: 350 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Top Speed: TBD mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

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Horsepower

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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2011 Ford Taurus vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2011 Ford Taurus Ranked #6	7.1 sec	15.5 sec	-
2011 Hyundai Equus Ranked #1	5.8 sec	-	-
2011 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #2	5.9 sec	-	-
2011 Toyota Avalon Ranked #3	6.2 sec	14.7 sec	-
2011 Dodge Charger Ranked #4	6.4 sec	15.2 sec	128 mph
2011 Volkswagen CC Ranked #5	6.8 sec	15.3 sec	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2011 Ford Taurus Ranked #5	18 mpg	28 mpg	22 mpg	19 gal.	342/532 mi.
2011 Hyundai Sonata Ranked #1	22 mpg	35 mpg	28 mpg	18.5 gal.	444/647.5 mi.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Ranked #2	22 mpg	33 mpg	26 mpg	16.4 gal.	352/528 mi.
2011 Volkswagen CC Ranked #3	22 mpg	31 mpg	25 mpg	18.5 gal.	388.5/573.5 mi.
2011 Chevrolet Impala Ranked #4	19 mpg	29 mpg	23 mpg	17 gal.	323/493 mi.
2011 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #4	17 mpg	30 mpg	23 mpg	18.4 gal.	349.6/552 mi.

2011 Ford Taurus vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2011 Ford Taurus Ranked #4	202.9 in.	85.7 in.	60.7 in.	5.1 in.	112.9 in.
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Ranked #1	212 in.	78.3 in.	56.3 in.	7 in.	114.6 in.
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Ranked #1	212 in.	77.3 in.	56.8 in.	-	114.7 in.
2011 Buick Lucerne Ranked #2	203.2 in.	73.8 in.	58 in.	-	115.6 in.
2011 Hyundai Equus Ranked #3	203.1 in.	74.4 in.	58.7 in.	5.1 in.	119.9 in.
2011 Chevrolet Impala Ranked #5	200 in.	73 in.	58.7 in.	7 in.	110.5 in.

2011 Ford Taurus vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2011 Ford Taurus Ranked #2	20.1 cu.ft.	102.2 cu.ft.	32.5 cu.ft.
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Ranked #1	20.6 cu.ft.	116 cu.ft.	20.6 cu.ft.
2011 Chrysler 300 Ranked #3	16.3 cu.ft.	106.3 cu.ft.	53.1 cu.ft.
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Ranked #4	20.6 cu.ft.	107.5 cu.ft.	20.6 cu.ft.
2011 Hyundai Sonata Ranked #5	16.4 cu.ft.	103.8 cu.ft.	18.6 cu.ft.
2011 Buick Lucerne Ranked #6	17 cu.ft.	108 cu.ft.	17 cu.ft.

2011 Ford Taurus vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2011 Ford Taurus Ranked #1	83.1 cu.ft.	20.1 cu.ft.	32.5 cu.ft.	98 ft.
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Ranked #2	100.7 cu.ft.	20.6 cu.ft.	20.6 cu.ft.	7 ft.
2011 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #3	16 cu.ft.	16 cu.ft.	16 cu.ft.	-
2011 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #4	15.1 cu.ft.	13.3 cu.ft.	13.1 cu.ft.	-
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Ranked #5	14.1 cu.ft.	15.1 cu.ft.	14.1 cu.ft.	244 ft.
2011 Dodge Charger Ranked #6	16 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	16 cu.ft.	-

2011 Ford Taurus vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2011 Ford Taurus Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	1245 lbs.	4015 lbs.
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Ranked #1	1500 lbs.	-	4117 lbs.
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Ranked #1	1500 lbs.	-	4129 lbs.
2011 Toyota Avalon Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	870 lbs.	3572 lbs.
2011 Chevrolet Impala Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	-	3555 lbs.
2011 Dodge Charger Ranked #2	1000 lbs.	1139 lbs.	3961 lbs.

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2011 Ford Taurus

Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Not Rated

User Overall Rating

Posted On: June 19, 2024

Great Car for small families

Pros - ["Tons of space", "Trunk Space"]

Cons - ["There's nothing I don't like about it", "There's nothing I don't like about it"]

I own two ford vehicles and the Taurus is the best hands down. It's great for a family or if you're single. It's good on gas and has tons of room. I would recommend this car to anyone that's looking for a sedan. It has a lot of trunk space to fit anything from strollers to groceries to a cooler for game day tailgates. Over all it's the perfect car for small families.