Kia Forte (2023) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

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2023 Kia Forte and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2023	2009
Model	Kia Forte	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	112.9 in	-6.6 in
Length	182.7 in	200.3 in	-17.6 in
Width	70.9 in	74.9 in	-4 in
Height	56.5 in	67.4 in	-10.9 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	4033 lb.	-1021 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.5 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.2 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.8 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.4 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	57.9 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	56.4 in	-5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	39.8 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	17.4 ft³	-2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.3	47.4 ft³	-32.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	85.2 ft³	-69.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review

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