Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 112.9 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 200.4 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 74.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 61.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 3643 lb. | 332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.7 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 57.5 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.7 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 41.3 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |