Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,046 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,126 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 43 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 790 mm | -789 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) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 425 L | 68 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,405 L | 1 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 |
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 |