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2013 Kia Optima and 2006 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 197.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3343 lb. | -120 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
| 2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.
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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