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2008 Kia Optima and 2013 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.9 in | -5.8 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 202.9 in | -16.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3969 lb. | -827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Taurus
| 2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
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