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2018 Kia Cadenza and 2006 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,971 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,648 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 968 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 988 mm | -43 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 453 L | 481 L | -28 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
| 2018 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 2018 Kia Cadenza
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
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