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2016 Kia Cadenza and 2009 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.0 in | 107.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 190.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3280 lb. | 388 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Cadenza
| 2016 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Cadenza
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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