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Ford Taurus (2008) vs. Honda Fit (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus and 2012 Honda Fit specs.

2008 Ford Taurus and 2012 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Ford Taurus Honda Fit  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 98.4 in 14.5 in
Length 200.4 in 161.6 in 38.8 in
Width 74.5 in 66.7 in 7.8 in
Height 61.5 in 60.0 in 1.5 in
Curb Weight 3643 lb. 2496 lb. 1147 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 10.6 gal. 9.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.4 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 52.7 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 51.5 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.3 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 39.0 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.5 in 51.3 in 6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 51.3 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.3 in 34.5 in 6.8 in
Total Legroom 82.6 in (over 2 rows) 75.8 in (over 2 rows) 6.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.2 ft3 20.6 ft3 0.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 21.2 ft3 57.3 ft3 -36.1 ft3

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

2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit

2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review
 
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