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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 | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,719 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 65 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 919 mm | -918 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) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 385 L | 108 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 13.6 | -12.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 13.6 | -11.6 L |
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 | ||
| 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 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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 |
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