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Ford Taurus (2008) vs. Kia Forte (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus and 2020 Kia Forte specs.

2008 Ford Taurus and 2020 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Ford Taurus Kia Forte  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
196 kW@6250
338 Nm@4500
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
150 kW@6000
264 Nm@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,868 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 5,090 mm 4,641 mm 1 mm
Width 1,892 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,562 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,652 kg 1,366 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 53 L 23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 986 mm -985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,468 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 953 mm 30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,461 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 1,298 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,049 mm 907 mm -906 mm
Total Legroom 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 600 L 433 L 167 L

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

2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte

2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review
 

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