2019 Ford Taurus vs. 2019 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
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2019 Ford Taurus
$599 /mo.
What is the main difference between Taurus and Optima Plug-In Hybrid?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2019 Ford Taurus has a more powerful engine and gets 20 mpg less than the 2019 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Also, there is a $7,490 difference in the base MSRP. The 2019 Optima Plug-In Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2019 Taurus. In addition, not only Taurus is slightly larger, but it's also taller than the Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,800
$35,290
Engine
Engine
3.5 L/213
2.0 L/122 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
288 hp
202 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
103 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
26 MPG
104 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
103 MPGe
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.2 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
202.9 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
60.7 in
57.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.9 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
107.4 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.9 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.9 in
56.4 in
Costs
2019 Ford Taurus
2019 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700 - $3,000
$1,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$599 (2019 Ford Taurus SE FWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$27,263 - $27,563
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