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2012 Ford Taurus and 2014 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,154 mm | 4,844 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,542 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,573 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 881 mm | 87 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 569 L | 436 L | 133 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
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