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Ford Taurus X (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Taurus X and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2009 Ford Taurus X and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Ford Taurus X Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 106.3 in 6.6 in
Length 200.3 in 185.8 in 14.5 in
Width 74.9 in 71.5 in 3.4 in
Height 67.4 in 55.5 in 11.9 in
Curb Weight 4033 lb. 3281 lb. 752 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 17.2 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 56.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.8 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.3 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.6 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.9 in 55.7 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 54.4 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.2 in 3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.5 in 0.0 in 38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.6 in 0.0 in 50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 46.0 in 0.0 in 46 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.6 in 0.0 in 33.6 in
Total Legroom 114.2 in (over 3 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 13.6 ft3 3.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.4 ft3 13.6 33.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.2 ft3 13.6 ft3 71.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Taurus X

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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