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2015 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Volt | Ford Taurus | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.9 in | -7.2 in |
| Length | 177.1 in | 200.4 in | -23.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 74.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 61.5 in | -4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3643 lb. | 138 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -10.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 41.3 in | -7.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 21.2 ft3 | -21.2 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The original Chevrolet Volt's cramped rear seat could only hold two people. In the second-generation Volt the hump for the battery pack has been lowered to permit a third person to straddle it. But they'd better be small, and even then they won't be comfortable. This fifth spot could be the least comfortable seating position in any four-door car. It's best considered for short-term emergency use. Even the Volt's outboard rear seat passengers better not be tall. The Volt's roof line sweeps dramatically downward, while the hatch extends unusually far forward. To squeeze rear seat passengers within this oddly configured space, Chevrolet has positioned the seat cushion very low and has located the rear passengers' heads beneath the hatch glass. The roof's rear cross-member produces an odd bulge in the headliner ahead of said heads. As is, both rear head room and rear knee room are in short supply and it is easy to bump one's noggin while getting into the rear seat. Adding insult to injury, the Volt's rear seat feels even tighter than it is because the rear side windows are small and the front seats largely block the view foward. Claustrophobes better sit up front. One somewhat bright spot: the Volt's rear seat cushion angles sharply upward to provide more thigh support than you'll find in the typical compact car (or the Prius) despite the seat's ultra-low butt pocket. The Prius's official interior dimensions might not differ much from the Volt's, but its rear seat passengers enjoy much more rear knee room (if slightly less rear headroom) and feel like they have far more room. see full Chevrolet Volt review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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| 2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
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