Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.0 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 192.1 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 75.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 71.3 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 4405 lb. | 10 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 60.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 49.3 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -77.5 ft3 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |