Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler Sebring | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,766 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,499 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 66 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 960 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 940 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 447 L | -53 L |
2009 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Beats Accord in seat comfort. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring 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 |