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2014 Ford Fusion and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.5 in | 10.7 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 179.3 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 70.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3681 lb. | 3802 lb. | -121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.8 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Fusion
| 2014 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
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