Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,501 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,821 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 970 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 899 mm | 69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 345 L | 224 L |
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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |