Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,735 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 965 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 419 L | 181 L |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |