Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Seltos | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 109 kW@6200 179 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,369 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,400 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 50 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 975 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 965 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 753 L | -272 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 1,778 L | 16 |
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 |
2022 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Seltos.