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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,440 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,572 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 55 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 963 mm | -962 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) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 739 L | -246 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
2008 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |