Ford Taurus 0-60 times
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2019 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4327 Weight, 16 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102 |
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SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
Car And Driver Results
2018 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4327 Weight, 16 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102 |
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SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
Car And Driver Results
2017 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102 |
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SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
2016 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., N/A, 4140 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3917 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
Car And Driver Results
| Zero to 60 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Zero to 100 mph | 18.9 sec |
| Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 7.8 sec |
| Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.9 sec |
| Top gear, 50-70 mph | 5.1 sec |
| Standing ¼-mile | 15.6 sec @ 91 mph |
| Braking, 70-0 mph | 180 ft |
| Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.84 g |
2015 Ford Taurus 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4341 Weight, 4-wheel disc, all wheel, 6-spd transmission |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 102 |
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SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4249 Weight, 4-wheel disc, all wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., 4249 Weight, 4-wheel disc, all wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7 sec, 15.4 @ 93 |
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SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4035 Weight, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4035 Weight, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan 288 Hp, 254 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4035 Weight, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.4 sec, 15.6 @ 91 |
Ford Taurus 0-60 mph acceleration across years
| Year of a Model | 0-60 times, Quarter mile |
| 2019 | 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2018 | 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2017 | 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2016 | 7 - 7.4 sec, 15.4 @ 93 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2015 | 5.2 - 7.4 sec, 13.8 @ 102 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2014 | 5.7 - 6.9 sec, 14.3 @ 97 - 15.2 @ 95 mph |
| 2013 | 5.7 - 6.9 sec, 14.3 @ 97 - 15.2 @ 95 mph |
| 2012 | 5.1 - 7.2 sec, 13.7 @ 102 - 15.4 @ 92 mph |
| 2011 | 5.1 - 7.2 sec, 13.7 @ 102 - 15.4 @ 92 mph |
| 2010 | 5.1 - 7.2 sec, 13.7 @ 102 - 15.4 @ 92 mph |
| 2009 | 5.8 - 6.5 sec, 14.3 @ 98 - 14.9 @ 95 mph |
| 2008 | 5.8 - 6.5 sec, 14.3 @ 98 - 14.9 @ 95 mph |
| 2006 | 9.6 sec, 17.2 @ 79 mph |
| 2005 | 9.7 - 10.1 sec, 17.3 @ 79 - 17.6 @ 77 mph |
| 2004 | 8.4 - 10 sec, 16.3 @ 86 - 17.6 @ 77 mph |
| 2003 | 8 - 10 sec, 16.7 @ 0 - 18.5 @ 0 mph |
| 2002 | 8.15 - 10.1 sec, 16.7 @ 0 - 18.7 @ 0 mph |
| 2001 | 8.2 - 10.1 sec, 16.7 @ 0 - 18.6 @ 0 mph |
| 2000 | 8 - 10.1 sec, 16.5 @ 0 - 18.6 @ 0 mph |
| 1999 | 7.5 - 10.5 sec, 16 @ 0 - 19 @ 0 mph |
Ford Taurus competitors' 0-60 mph acceleration
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Dodge Charger 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 3.8 - 6.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 10.6 @ 0 - 14.9 @ 0 mph
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Chevrolet SS 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 4.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.2 @ 109 mph
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Volvo S60 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.3 @ 0 mph
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Hyundai Sonata 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.3 - 7.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.8 @ 0 mph
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Acura TL 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.4 - 6.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 13.9 @ 100 - 14.7 @ 99 mph
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Honda Accord 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.5 - 6.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.1 @ 0 - 15.1 @ 0 mph
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Volkswagen Passat 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.3 @ 0 mph
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Nissan Maxima 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.3 @ 0 mph
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Hyundai Genesis 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.5 @ 97 mph
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Toyota Avalon 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.6 @ 0 mph
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Chevrolet Impala 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 0 mph
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Buick Regal 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 - 7.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.7 @ 93 - 16.3 @ 82 mph
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Hyundai Azera 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 15 @ 96 mph
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Chrysler 300 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.3 sec
- Quarter Mile 15 @ 0 mph
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Chrysler 200 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.3 - 8.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.7 @ 95 - 16.6 @ 85 mph
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Acura ILX 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 mph
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Chrysler 300C 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 15 @ 95 mph
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Kia Cadenza 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15 @ 0 mph
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Kia Optima 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 mph
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Lexus IS 250 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.9 - 7.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.4 @ 87 - 15.8 @ 86 mph
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Buick LaCrosse 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7 - 7.4 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.6 @ 0 - 15.7 @ 0 mph
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BMW 328d 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.3 - 7.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.6 @ 85 - 15.9 @ 80 mph
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Nissan Altima 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8 sec
- Quarter Mile 16 @ 0 mph
Cars with the same 0-60 time
| Car | 0-60 times, quarter mile |
| 2019 BMW X7 | 5.2 sec, 14.1 @ 0 |
| 2019 Cadillac ATS | 5.2 sec, 13.7 @ 104 |
| 2019 Genesis G70 | 5.2 sec, 13.9 @ 0 |
| 2019 GMC Yukon | 5.2 sec, 14 @ 100 |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ | 5.2 sec, 13.4 @ 0 |
| 2019 Subaru WRX | 5.2 sec, 13.7 @ 100 |
The Ford Taurus was once a best-seller in the U.S. market. However, following an upgrade in 2013, the model has struggled to compete with other full-size sedans available today. The first three months of 2016 saw Ford sell five times as many Ford Fusions as Ford Taurus models. Various news reports indicate that Ford is planning to redesign the vehicle. Provided that they don’t entirely obliterate it, there may be hope. The existing model proceeds to subsequent years, comprising only a few modest improvements.
The Ford Taurus is available in two forms: the front-wheel, 2.0-liter, 240hp engine model and the 3.5-liter, V-6, 288hp model. Both run on a six-speed automatic transmission. The V-6 does feature an all-wheel-drive version. As for the Taurus SHO, it comes with a few styling tweaks, sports suspension and a turbocharged V6 engine that produces 365hp. The Taurus model is, however, experiencing a lot of trouble in its sales. This may be due to its ancient design, uninspiring performance and a cramped up cabin.
The front-wheel models come with an optional, $995, 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that churns torque of about 270 pound-foot and 240hp. At lower engine speeds, the standard V6 gives out 48 horses more and 16 lb-ft less of torque. The downgraded EcoBoost is expected to perform with similar agility, but with better efficiency. This V6 version, however, performs lesser than expected, losing to the standard V6 in hitting the 60mph mark by a few tenths of a second. The turbocharged model produces the highest mpg (23) measure ever recorded from a Taurus.
For day-to-day driving, getting to 60mph in 7.4 seconds and finishing quarter of a mile in 15.6 seconds at 91mph isn’t so bad after all. Unfortunately, the six-speed automatic transmission is quite the slag. Also, the 2.0 liter-engine seems to struggle to push the Taurus’ weight around. Little manual control and hesitant downshifts from a not-very-impressive and clumsy toggle also don’t help much.
A test drive that resulted in excellent performance and perfect full-throttle drives at 110mph ended with an unanticipated loss of power. The unusual behavior may have been temperature- or electronic-related. Unfortunately, there was no warning before this happened. Overnight parking did, however, get things back to normal.
The interior isn’t too cramped, except for the thick pillars and small windows that bring the feeling of being in a squeezed car. There are ample leg and headroom with the basic surrounding interior material. As for luggage, there are about 20 cubic feet of storage available which gives more compared to the competition. Maximum capacity can be achieved by folding the rear seats.
Front seats offer cooling, heating and massage features. Accessing them is, however, through a small door opening that is unique amongst other Ford cars. The interior is quite plain, with materials being of basic quality. The Taurus does, however, come with a better Sync 3 infotainment interface.
There’s dire need to give the Ford Taurus a complete overhaul in its design. Key modifications take place every 5 years but not so many changes in between. Considering that the market currently offers better mid-size luxury and family sedans that combine performance, value, efficiency, and packaging, Ford needs to get back to the drawing board with the Taurus.
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