Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 102.8 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 177.2 in | 23.5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.3 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 57.9 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 2767 lb. | 876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.1 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 35.4 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |