Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in | -9 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 200.3 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 67.4 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4204 lb. | -619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.4 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 47.4 ft3 | -21.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -30.6 ft3 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2009 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 |