Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.5 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 197.6 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.1 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3343 lb. | 427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 42.2 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.9 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
2007 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |
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 |