Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 108.5 in | -5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 197.6 in | -26.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 56.1 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3343 lb. | -89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |