Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 171.5 in | 28.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.1 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 60.8 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3100 lb. | 933 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 48.3 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 22.4 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Niro.