Ford Taurus (2013) vs. Kia Cadenza (2018) Specs

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2013 Ford Taurus and 2018 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2013	2018
Model	Ford Taurus	Kia Cadenza
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	112.4 in	0.5 in
Length	202.9 in	195.7 in	7.2 in
Width	76.2 in	73.6 in	2.6 in
Height	60.7 in	57.9 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	4343 lb.	3633 lb.	710 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.2 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.3 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	56.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	45.5 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.9 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	56.5 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	56.3 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.2 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	16.0 ft³	4.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Taurus

2013 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza

2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review

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