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2012 Kia Forte and 2006 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 197.6 in | -19.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3343 lb. | -636 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
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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