Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 120.7 in | -13.3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 196.8 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.8 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 61.4 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 4894 lb. | -1614 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.8 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | -44.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.