Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.1 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 186.4 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.1 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 58.3 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3287 lb. | 746 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.7 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 14.8 | 32.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 70.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 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 |