Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 190.7 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 72.1 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.9 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3468 lb. | 565 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 45.5 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.7 in | 5.1 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.4 | 32 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 69.8 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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.