Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.5 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 197.6 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3343 lb. | -636 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 55.7 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.9 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte.
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 |