Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.4 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 189.0 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.4 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.5 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3968 lb. | 65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 52.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 41.4 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 31.7 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 38.0 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 12.2 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 2020 Kia Sorento.