Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.9 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 200.3 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.4 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4033 lb. | -539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.2 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.8 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.8 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 47.4 ft3 | -31.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -69.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.
2008 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 |