Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.2 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 159.3 in | 41 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 67.7 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.3 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1550 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.8 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.1 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 51.2 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.1 in | 8.7 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.0 | 32.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 35.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Rio.