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2009 Ford Taurus X and 2011 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,844 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,156 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 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 881 mm | -880 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) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 436 L | 57 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 15.4 | -13.4 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 2011 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.
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