Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,590 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 80 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,003 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 917 mm | 71 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 898 L | -417 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 1,880 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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |