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Ford Taurus (2008) vs. Ford Fusion (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus and 2014 Ford Fusion specs.

2008 Ford Taurus and 2014 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Ford Taurus Ford Fusion  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 112.2 in 0.7 in
Length 200.4 in 191.7 in 8.7 in
Width 74.5 in 72.9 in 1.6 in
Height 61.5 in 58.1 in 3.4 in
Curb Weight 3814 lb. 3681 lb. 133 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 57.8 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.0 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.8 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 37.8 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.5 in 56.9 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 54.4 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.3 in 38.3 in 3 in
Total Legroom 82.6 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 2.5 in
Cargo Volume 21.2 ft3 16.0 ft3 5.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus

2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Fusion

2014 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The front bucket seats fit my slightly overweight torso very well, with large bolsters for lateral support, a form-fitting shape, and headrests that don't jut too far forward. The Titanium's seats are the best of the bunch, with a little more padding and a little more bolstering. The rear seat doesn't seem as roomy as the official legroom specs of 44.3 + 38.3 inches. In the back seat of a VW Passat (42.4+39.1 inches), my knees aren't nearly as close to the front seat backs. Though those present denied it, I continue to wonder if the specs have been cheated like those for the new Escape. Passengers over six feet in height will find rear headroom in even shorter supply. But if you fit, the high-mounted, large, and well-shaped cushion is the most comfortable rear seat in the segment. see full Ford Fusion review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Fusion

2014 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Being 6' 3" it can be hard to find a car where I have sufficient legroom & headroom. In the Fusion Hybrid there was lots of space, even with a sunroof. There are also padded surfaces where my left knee rests against the door and where my right leg rests against the center console. The Camry Hybrid was not comfortable. The doors are hard plastic and there was no soft place to rest my knee. The center console was also hard plastic. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of legroom and passengers pleased with the accommodations. see full Ford Fusion review
2014 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The door sills are very high which made it tough for me to get my size 13 shoes up and over when sitting behind a front seat that is all the way back. The door sills in the Camry were lower so while there was no more rear seat room than in the Fusion is was possible to get my feet out more easily. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
You can see I'm really reaching here to find things that we didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid, but here's one more... There is a small step up in front of the front seats which made it hard to cross my legs like when traveling on road trips. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The driver's seat was atrocious to get set - took forever (three drives over 2 days) with a zillion directions to move the seat - more adjustments does not mean more comfortable!! see full Ford Fusion review
 
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