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2008 Ford Fusion and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Elantra | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 178.3 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 2701 lb. | 579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2012 Hyundai Elantra
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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