Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.1 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 176.4 in | 26.5 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 64.8 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 3305 lb. | 710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.5 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 51.2 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -40 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 2022 Kia Sportage.