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2008 Ford Taurus X and 2009 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,801 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,494 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 62 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 425 L | 68 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 15.0 | -13 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
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