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Ford Fusion (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2008) Specs

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

2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Ford Fusion Hyundai Elantra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 104.3 in 3.1 in
Length 190.2 in 177.4 in 12.8 in
Width 72.2 in 69.9 in 2.3 in
Height 57.2 in 58.3 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 3101 lb. 2723 lb. 378 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 14.0 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.0 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.6 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 54.2 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 43.5 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.1 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 54.0 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 35.0 in 2 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume 15.8 ft3 14.2 ft3 1.6 ft3

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

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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