Ford Taurus X (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2009 Ford Taurus X and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Ford Taurus X	Kia Optima
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,868 mm	2,804 mm	0 mm
Length	5,088 mm	4,854 mm	1 mm
Width	1,902 mm	1,859 mm	0 mm
Height	1,712 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,829 kg	1,614 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	72 L	70 L	2 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,001 mm	1,011 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,486 mm	1,476 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,402 mm	1,422 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,036 mm	1,156 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,001 mm	960 mm	-959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,471 mm	1,433 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,433 mm	1,422 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	1,011 mm	904 mm	-903 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)	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	493 L	450 L	43 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,342 L	15.9	-14.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,413 L	15.9	-13.9 L

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

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