Ford Fusion (2009) vs. Audi A4 (2017) Specs

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2009 Ford Fusion and 2017 Audi A4 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Ford Fusion	Audi A4
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5000 273 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	111.0 in	-3.6 in
Length	190.2 in	186.1 in	4.1 in
Width	72.2 in	72.5 in	-0.3 in
Height	57.2 in	56.2 in	1 in
Curb Weight	3430 lb.	3626 lb.	-196 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	55.9 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.3 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.5 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.7 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	13.0 ft³	2.8 ft³

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

2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 review

2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 review

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