The 2018 Ford Taurus comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 288 hp @ 6500 rpm horsepower and 254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm of torque. The car takes 6.7 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Ford Taurus isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 Ford Fusion which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Ford Taurus and does the 0-60 MPH run in 5.3 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Ford Taurus.
The braking on the 2018 Ford Taurus is quite sure-footed and has an evident bite to it. Although it is not the best braking car in its segment it's not the worst either. The ride takes some time to come to a complete halt but it does so with composure and the car doesn't sway away from its path. During the emergency braking test, the car decelerates from 60MPH to zero in 112 feet which is a little slower than 2018 Ford Fusion.
2018 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2018 Ford Taurus | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2018 Toyota Camry | 5.8 - 7.9 sec | 14.3 - 16.2 sec | - | 122 - 123 ft. |
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2018 Volkswagen Passat | 5.9 - 8.4 sec | 14.3 - 16.4 sec | - | 122 ft. |
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2018 Buick LaCrosse | 7 sec | 15.6 sec | 170 ft. | - |
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2018 Ford Fusion | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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2018 Nissan Altima | 8 sec | 16.2 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2018 Nissan Maxima | 6.1 sec | 14.6 sec | - | 125 ft. |
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2018 Subaru Legacy | 8.6 - 8.8 sec | 16.7 sec | 174 ft. | - |
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2018 Chevrolet Impala | 6.1 - 6.2 sec | 14.7 - 14.9 sec | - | 132 ft. |
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2018 Toyota Avalon | 9 sec | 14.6 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2017 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | 112 ft. |
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2017 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2017 Ford Fusion | 5.1 - 5.3 sec | 13.7 - 13.9 sec | - | 109 ft. |
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2017 Nissan Maxima | 5.7 - 6.1 sec | 14.2 - 14.6 sec | - | 125 ft. |
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2017 Subaru Legacy | 8.8 - 9.1 sec | 16.7 - 17 sec | 174 ft. | - |
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2017 Lincoln Continental | 5.4 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 111 ft. |
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2017 Chevrolet Impala | 6.2 sec | 14.7 sec | - | 132 ft. |
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2017 Ford Taurus SHO Sedan | 5.2 sec | 13.8 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2017 Toyota Avalon | 9 sec | 14.6 sec | 180 ft. | - |
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2017 Honda Accord | 5.7 sec | 14.2 - 14.7 sec | - | 135 ft. |
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2017 Toyota Camry | 5.8 - 8.5 sec | 14.3 - 16.5 sec | - | 122 - 123 ft. |
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2017 Volkswagen Passat | 8.4 sec | 16.4 sec | - | 122 ft. |
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2017 Dodge Charger | 3.7 sec | 11.4 sec | - | 107 ft. |
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2017 Ford Fusion Energi Sedan | 7.8 - 8 sec | 16.2 sec | 185 ft. | - |
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2017 Ford Taurus | 6.7 sec | 15.3 sec | - | 112 ft. |
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2017 Nissan Altima | 8 sec | 16.2 sec | - | 116 ft. |
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2016 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 9.4 sec | 17 sec |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.4 sec | 15.6 sec |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 9.4 sec | 17 sec |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 9.4 sec | 17 sec |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 9.4 sec | 17 sec |
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2016 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2016 Dodge Charger | 6.2 - 6.8 sec | 14.7 - 15.5 sec | 111 ft. |
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2016 Chrysler 300 | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec | 119 - 133 ft. |
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2016 Ford Taurus | 7.4 - 9.4 sec | 15.6 - 17 sec | - |
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2016 Nissan Maxima | 5.7 - 7 sec | 14.2 - 15.4 sec | 122 ft. |
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2016 Buick LaCrosse | 6.5 sec | 14.9 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Hyundai Genesis | 7.6 sec | 15.9 sec | 109 - 112 ft. |
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2016 Chevrolet Impala | 6.3 - 8.7 sec | 14.9 - 16.4 sec | 120 ft. |
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2016 Toyota Avalon | 7.3 sec | 16 sec | 127 ft. |
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2015 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.5 sec | 15.3 sec |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.1 sec | 15.3 sec |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.5 sec | 15.3 sec |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.1 sec | 15.3 sec |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.1 sec | 15.3 sec |
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2015 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2015 Chevrolet SS | 7.7 sec | 15.9 sec | 110 ft. |
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2015 Buick LaCrosse | 6.6 - 8.3 sec | 15 - 16.5 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Hyundai Genesis | 5 - 6.2 sec | 13.6 - 14.6 sec | 109 - 112 ft. |
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2015 Chevrolet Impala | 6.4 - 9 sec | 14.7 - 16.8 sec | 120 ft. |
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2015 Toyota Avalon | 6.1 sec | 14.5 sec | 127 ft. |
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2015 Dodge Charger | 6.3 - 6.4 sec | 15.1 sec | 111 ft. |
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2015 Chrysler 300 | 6.3 - 6.4 sec | 14.8 - 15.2 sec | 119 - 133 ft. |
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2015 Ford Taurus | 6.5 - 7.1 sec | 15.3 sec | - |
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2015 Kia Cadenza | 6.1 sec | 14.5 sec | 122 ft. |
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2014 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7 sec | 15.3 sec | 131 ft. |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.4 sec | 15.3 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.4 sec | 15.3 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7 sec | 15.3 sec | 131 ft. |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7 sec | 15.3 sec | 131 ft. |
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2014 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2014 Nissan Maxima | 5.8 sec | 14.2 sec | 122 ft. |
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2014 Hyundai Sonata | 6.4 - 8.5 sec | 14.7 - 16.5 sec | 120 ft. |
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2014 Chrysler 300 | 4.4 - 6.4 sec | 12.9 - 15.2 sec | 111 - 118 ft. |
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2014 Ford Taurus | 6.4 - 7 sec | 15.3 sec | 131 ft. |
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2014 Kia Cadenza | 6.2 - 7 sec | 14.8 - 15.5 sec | 122 ft. |
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2014 Dodge Charger | 6.3 - 7 sec | 15.1 sec | 113 ft. |
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2014 Buick LaCrosse | 6.1 - 7.4 sec | 14.4 - 15.7 sec | 120 ft. |
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2014 Hyundai Genesis | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec | 133 ft. |
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2014 Chevrolet Impala | 6 - 8.8 sec | 14.8 - 17.3 sec | 115 ft. |
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2014 Toyota Avalon | 6.1 sec | 14.5 sec | 133 ft. |
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2014 Dodge Charger SRT8 Sedan | 4.8 sec | 13 sec | 108 ft. |
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2013 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.2 sec | 15.5 sec | 131 ft. |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7 sec | 15.1 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7 sec | 15.4 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.6 sec | 15.1 sec | 131 ft. |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7 sec | 15.1 sec | 131 ft. |
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2013 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2013 Buick LaCrosse | 6.6 - 8.6 sec | 14.4 - 16.7 sec | 170 ft. | 127 ft. |
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2013 Hyundai Genesis | 5.3 - 6.4 sec | 14.2 - 15.5 sec | - | 112 - 133 ft. |
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2013 Chevrolet Impala | 6.2 - 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | - | 115 ft. |
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2013 Toyota Avalon | 6.1 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 133 ft. |
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2013 Dodge Charger | 6.4 - 7.1 sec | 15 - 15.2 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2013 Nissan Maxima | 5.8 sec | 14.2 - 14.3 sec | - | 128 ft. |
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 6.3 - 8.5 sec | 15 - 16.1 sec | - | 119 ft. |
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2013 Hyundai Sonata | 6.5 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 113 ft. |
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2013 Chrysler 300 | 4.3 - 6.9 sec | 12.7 - 15.7 sec | - | 111 - 118 ft. |
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2013 Ford Taurus | 6.6 - 7.2 sec | 15.1 - 15.5 sec | - | 131 ft. |
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2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 Sedan | 4.2 - 4.6 sec | 12.6 - 13.2 sec | - | 108 ft. |
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2012 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.9 sec | 15.4 sec | 131 ft. |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.5 sec | 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.9 sec | 15.4 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.5 sec | 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.5 sec | 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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2012 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 6.9 - 9.7 sec | 15.4 - 16.8 sec | 134 ft. |
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2012 Hyundai Sonata | 6.5 - 8.2 sec | 14.5 - 16.4 sec | 113 ft. |
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2012 Chrysler 300 | 4.4 - 6.9 sec | 12.8 - 15.7 sec | 111 - 118 ft. |
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2012 Ford Taurus | 6.9 - 7.5 sec | 15.4 - 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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2012 Dodge Charger | 6.7 - 7.1 sec | 15.2 - 15.3 sec | 113 ft. |
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2012 Buick LaCrosse | 6.9 - 8.6 sec | 15.4 - 16.7 sec | 127 ft. |
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2012 Hyundai Azera | 6.6 sec | 15.1 sec | 126 ft. |
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2012 Hyundai Genesis | 5.1 - 6.4 sec | 13.7 - 15.5 sec | 112 - 133 ft. |
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2012 Chevrolet Impala | 6.2 - 6.3 sec | 14.7 sec | 115 ft. |
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2012 Toyota Avalon | 6.6 sec | 14.9 sec | 133 ft. |
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Sedan | 4.2 - 4.6 sec | 12.6 - 13.1 sec | 108 ft. |
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2012 Nissan Maxima | 5.8 sec | 14.2 sec | 128 ft. |
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2011 Ford Taurus 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.9 sec | 15.4 sec | 131 ft. |
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Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.5 sec | 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 6.9 sec | 15.4 sec | 131 ft. |
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.5 sec | 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 7.5 sec | 15.6 sec | 127 ft. |
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2011 Ford Taurus vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
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2011 Hyundai Genesis | 5.8 - 6.4 sec | 14.2 - 15.5 sec | 133 ft. |
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2011 Chevrolet Impala | 7.7 - 8.1 sec | 17.3 sec | 115 ft. |
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2011 Toyota Avalon | 6.6 sec | 14.9 - 15 sec | 133 ft. |
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2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 9.3 - 9.7 sec | 16.8 sec | 134 ft. |
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2011 Hyundai Sonata | 6.1 - 7.8 sec | 14.5 - 16.1 sec | 113 ft. |
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2011 Chrysler 300 | 6.9 - 7.2 sec | 15.4 - 15.7 sec | 118 ft. |
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2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | 8 sec | 17.3 sec | - |
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2011 Buick Lucerne | 7.3 sec | 15.3 sec | - |
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2011 Ford Taurus | 6.9 - 7.5 sec | 15.4 - 15.6 sec | 131 ft. |
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2011 Dodge Charger | 7.1 - 7.2 sec | 15.2 - 15.7 sec | 113 ft. |
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2011 Buick LaCrosse | 8.6 sec | 16.7 sec | 127 ft. |
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