Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler Aspen | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 376 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,028 mm | 2,728 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,887 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,295 kg | 1,556 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 102 L | 66 L | 36 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,494 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 960 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 940 mm | 10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 996 mm | 0 mm | 996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,219 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 876 mm | 0 mm | 876 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 447 L | 91 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,906 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,900 L | 15.8 | -13.8 L |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |
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 |