Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 111.0 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 195.3 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.5 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3461 lb. | -181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.6 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.2 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Toyota Avalon.