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Ford Taurus (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus and 2015 Subaru Legacy specs.

2008 Ford Taurus and 2015 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Ford Taurus Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 108.3 in 4.6 in
Length 200.4 in 188.8 in 11.6 in
Width 74.5 in 72.4 in 2.1 in
Height 61.5 in 59.0 in 2.5 in
Curb Weight 3814 lb. 3662 lb. 152 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 58.1 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.5 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.9 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 37.0 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.5 in 57.3 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 55.0 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.3 in 38.1 in 3.2 in
Total Legroom 82.6 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) 1.6 in
Cargo Volume 21.2 ft3 15.0 ft3 6.2 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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