Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Toyota Highlander to the dealership as the Ford Taurus X. The Toyota Highlander won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Ford Taurus X. When it comes to MSRP, the Highlander doesn't cost much less than the Ford Taurus X.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander and the Ford can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Taurus X for a fill-up roughly as often as the Toyota Highlander.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Highlander's front cabin compared to the Ford Taurus X. While the rear of the Ford Taurus X offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Highlander, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Ford's tank is about the same size as the Highlander's, though the Toyota Highlander's is slightly bigger. The Highlander and the Ford Taurus X compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Highlander and the Ford Taurus X definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford's engine is substantially more sizeable than the Toyota Highlander's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford Taurus X is considerably more powerful than the Toyota.

Warranty
The Taurus X and the Toyota Highlander have the same basic warranty.