Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 112.9 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 202.9 in | -36 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.2 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 60.7 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 4015 lb. | -1650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.9 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 56.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.8 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.1 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
2007 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 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 |