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2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 186.4 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3179 lb. | 164 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.5 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 56.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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