Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 5,032 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,618 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 66 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 945 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 955 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 453 L | -6 L |
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 |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |