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2011 Ford Taurus and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 185.8 in | 17.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 55.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 3281 lb. | 734 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Taurus
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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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