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2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 103.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 177.7 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3379 lb. | -99 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -47.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Fusion
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |
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