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Ford Taurus X (2008) vs. Kia Sportage (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2013 Kia Sportage specs.

2008 Ford Taurus X and 2013 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Ford Taurus X Kia Sportage  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1850
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 103.9 in 9 in
Length 200.3 in 174.8 in 25.5 in
Width 74.9 in 73.0 in 1.9 in
Height 67.4 in 64.4 in 3 in
Curb Weight 4204 lb. 3466 lb. 738 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 56.7 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 53.7 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.4 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.5 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.9 in 55.1 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 49.1 in 7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.9 in 1.9 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 26.1 ft3 -8.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.4 ft3 26.1 21.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.2 ft3 54.6 ft3 30.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X

2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2013 Kia Sportage

2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review
 
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