Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Stinger | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,906 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,869 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,970 kg | 1,825 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 973 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 940 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 925 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 660 L | -91 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 1,158 L | 19.1 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Taurus.
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger.