Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 190.7 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 57.3 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 3385 lb. | 958 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 45.5 in | -3.6 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 | 54.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.7 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Taurus.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.