Ford Taurus X (2008) vs. Kia Sportage (2009) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2009 Kia Sportage specs.
2008 Ford Taurus X and 2009 Kia Sportage Specifications
Model Year |
2008 |
2009 |
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Model |
Ford Taurus X |
Kia Sportage |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Wagon |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
112.9 in |
103.5 in |
9.4 in |
Length |
200.3 in |
171.3 in |
29 in |
Width |
74.9 in |
70.9 in |
4 in |
Height |
67.4 in |
66.7 in |
0.7 in |
Curb Weight |
4033 lb. |
3230 lb. |
803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
19.0 gal. |
15.3 gal. |
3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.4 in |
40.7 in |
-1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
56.7 in |
1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
54.6 in |
0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
42.1 in |
-1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.4 in |
39.4 in |
0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
57.9 in |
56.3 in |
1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
56.4 in |
54.6 in |
1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.8 in |
37.2 in |
2.6 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) |
79.3 in (over 2 rows) |
34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
17.4 ft3 |
23.6 ft3 |
-6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
47.4 ft3 |
23.6 |
23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
85.2 ft3 |
66.6 ft3 |
18.6 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Sportage
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 |
4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back
see full Kia Sportage review |
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