| Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Arteon | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 107.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3929 lb. | 3430 lb. | 499 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.5 in | 53.6 in | -7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 40.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon.
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 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 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 |
| 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 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 |