Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 112.9 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 200.3 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 67.4 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 4033 lb. | 343 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 58.5 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.2 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.9 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 56.4 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 50.6 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 46.0 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 33.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 59.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |