Comparison Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (225 Hp) Automatic & Kia Optima III 2.0 CVVT 16V (165 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Kia |
| Model: | Taurus | Optima |
| Generation: | Taurus III | Optima III |
| Engine / modification: | SHO 3.4 V8 32V (225 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 CVVT 16V (165 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.3 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 188 g/km | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 165 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 311 Nm @ 4800 rpm. | 198 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | SHO | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3392 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, CVVT |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5016 mm | 4845 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2756 mm | 2795 mm |
| Front track: | 1565 mm | 1601 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm | 1601 mm |
| Front overhang: | 965 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1085 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 447 l | 436 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1608 kg | 1404 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 10.9 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 205/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 6.5J x 16 |