Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.3 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 166.1 in | 34.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 55.1 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2888 lb. | 1145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.9 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.3 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.0 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.7 in | 8.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.5 | 31.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2015 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |