Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.2 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 171.9 in | 28.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 67.7 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 57.3 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 2476 lb. | 1167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.1 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 31.1 in | 10.8 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 8.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 7.5 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 2012 Kia Rio.