Model Year | 2007 | 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 | 112.9 in | 107.1 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 186.4 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 58.3 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3179 lb. | 464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.7 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 37.8 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 6.4 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 |
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 |