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2013 Ford Taurus and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,154 mm | 4,735 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,542 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,425 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 965 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 569 L | 419 L | 150 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
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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