Model Year | 2007 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 182.7 in | 18 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 70.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 56.5 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3012 lb. | 631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.1 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 35.7 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Forte.