Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Ford Fusion | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 190.2 in | -15.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.2 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3101 lb. | 265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -17.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.4 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 56.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 53.6 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.0 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.8 ft3 | -15.8 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |