Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 174.0 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.8 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 60.8 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3721 lb. | -378 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 45.4 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -46.7 ft3 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.