Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.9 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 202.9 in | -30.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 76.2 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 60.7 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 4015 lb. | -1286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 56.3 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.9 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.8 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 38.1 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |