Ford Taurus (2008) vs. Volvo C30 (2008) Specs

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2008 Ford Taurus and 2008 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Ford Taurus	Volvo C30
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	103.9 in	9 in
Length	200.4 in	167.4 in	33 in
Width	74.5 in	70.2 in	4.3 in
Height	61.5 in	57.0 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	3643 lb.	3201 lb.	442 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	53.6 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.1 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	36.4 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.5 in	47.0 in	10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	41.5 in	12.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.3 in	33.9 in	7.4 in
Total Legroom	82.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	6.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	12.9 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	20.2 ft³	1 ft³

2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review

2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review

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