Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 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 SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.4 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 190.2 in | -6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.2 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.2 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 3280 lb. | 776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.0 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
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 |