Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,366 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,090 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 43 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 955 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 790 mm | 198 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 481 L | 388 L | 93 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |