Ford Fusion (2009) vs. Buick Verano (2013) Specs

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2009 Ford Fusion and 2013 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Ford Fusion	Buick Verano
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	105.7 in	1.7 in
Length	190.2 in	183.9 in	6.3 in
Width	72.2 in	71.5 in	0.7 in
Height	57.2 in	58.4 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	3280 lb.	3550 lb.	-270 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.3 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	55.1 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	53.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.0 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	52.9 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	51.9 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	34.7 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	1.5 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

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review

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