Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,641 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,250 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 53 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 986 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 953 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 907 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 433 L | 136 L |
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 |
2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte.