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Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,239 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,090 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 45 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 871 mm | 117 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 481 L | 337 L | 144 L |
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 |
2007 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |