Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.8 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 189.0 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 66.7 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3931 lb. | 484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 41.7 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.5 in | -42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.6 in | -29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 45.0 ft3 | -24.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 | -55.4 ft3 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.