Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |