Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.0 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 192.1 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 75.4 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 71.3 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4460 lb. | -256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 55.7 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 44.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 32.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |