| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Enormous cargo capacity for its class | Rivals have more spacious rear legroom | Lane-keep assist is now available |
Well-design exterior with subtle elements | High curb weight makes handling cumbersome | The pallet gets expanded with the addition of Caribou, Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Magnetic paints |
The cabin is properly insulated and the front row is comfortable | The infotainment system needs a lot of improvements | The Limited trim now included power pedals with memory function |
SEL trim is equipped with a standard reverse sensing system, keyless entry |
$27,055
price288 hp @ 6500 rpm
horsepower254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
torque6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A
engine-
basic warrantyCompeting in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2015 Ford Taurus is a direct competitor to the Chevrolet Impala, the Chrysler 300, and the Toyota Avalon. The Taurus starts off at an MSRP of $27,055, going all the up to $34,405, with 3 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 3.5L V6 and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 288 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Taurus manages a 0-60 of 6.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 23 MPG.
Skipping the base SE trim is better if you are looking for the all-wheel-drive setup which is optional on the SEL and Limited trims. Our recommendation is the SEL with all-wheel drive and Equipment Group 201A which costs $1,050.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 Ford Taurus Ranked #7 | 6.5 sec | 15.1 sec | - | |||
2015 Hyundai Equus Ranked #1 | 4.8 sec | - | - | |||
2015 Chevrolet SS Ranked #2 | 5 sec | 13.1 sec | - | |||
2015 Kia K900 Ranked #3 | 5.5 sec | 14.1 sec | 149 mph | |||
2015 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #4 | 5.9 sec | - | - | |||
2015 Toyota Avalon Ranked #5 | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 Ford Taurus Ranked #2 | 19 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 gal. | 361/551 mi. | |||
2015 Toyota Avalon Ranked #1 | 21 mpg | 31 mpg | 24 mpg | 17 gal. | 357/527 mi. | |||
2015 Chrysler 300 Ranked #2 | 19 mpg | 31 mpg | 23 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 362.9/592.1 mi. | |||
2015 Dodge Charger Ranked #2 | 19 mpg | 31 mpg | 23 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 351.5/573.5 mi. | |||
2015 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #3 | 18 mpg | 29 mpg | 22 mpg | 20.3 gal. | 365.4/588.7 mi. | |||
2015 Kia Cadenza Ranked #3 | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 351.5/518 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 Ford Taurus Ranked #2 | 202.9 in. | 76.2 in. | 60.7 in. | 5.1 in. | 112.9 in. | |||
2015 Hyundai Equus Ranked #1 | 203.1 in. | 74.4 in. | 58.7 in. | 5.1 in. | 119.9 in. | |||
2015 Kia K900 Ranked #3 | 200.6 in. | 74.8 in. | 58.5 in. | 5.7 in. | 119.9 in. | |||
2015 Chevrolet Impala Ranked #4 | 200.4 in. | 72.9 in. | 58.7 in. | 7 in. | 110.5 in. | |||
2015 Chrysler 300 Ranked #5 | 198.6 in. | 75 in. | 58.4 in. | 4.7 in. | 120.2 in. | |||
2015 Dodge Charger Ranked #6 | 198.4 in. | 75 in. | 58.2 in. | 4.9 in. | 120.2 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 Ford Taurus Ranked #3 | 20.1 cu.ft. | 102.2 cu.ft. | 40.9 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Dodge Charger Ranked #1 | 16.5 cu.ft. | 104.7 cu.ft. | 120.1 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #2 | 13.3 cu.ft. | 100 cu.ft. | 95.4 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Chevrolet SS Ranked #4 | 16.4 cu.ft. | 112 cu.ft. | 16.4 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Chevrolet Impala Ranked #5 | 18.6 cu.ft. | 101.5 cu.ft. | 18.6 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Hyundai Equus Ranked #6 | 16.7 cu.ft. | 109.3 cu.ft. | 16.7 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 Ford Taurus Ranked #1 | 83.1 cu.ft. | 20.1 cu.ft. | 40.9 cu.ft. | 79 ft. | |||
2015 Hyundai Equus Ranked #2 | 16.7 cu.ft. | 16.7 cu.ft. | 16.7 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Dodge Charger Ranked #3 | 120.1 cu.ft. | 16.5 cu.ft. | 120.1 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #4 | 15.3 cu.ft. | 15.3 cu.ft. | 15.3 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Kia K900 Ranked #5 | 16.4 cu.ft. | 15.9 cu.ft. | 15.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Chevrolet SS Ranked #6 | 76.3 cu.ft. | 16.4 cu.ft. | 16.4 cu.ft. | 98 ft. |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 Ford Taurus Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 4035 lbs. | |||
2015 Chevrolet Impala Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3555 lbs. | |||
2015 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3895 lbs. | |||
2015 Chrysler 300 Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | 1101 lbs. | 4029 lbs. | |||
2015 Toyota Avalon Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3505 lbs. | |||
2015 Dodge Charger Ranked #2 | - | - | 3934 lbs. |
