Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Aveo | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 97.6 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 169.7 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 67.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.9 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2531 lb. | 754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 51.6 in | 2.4 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 | 52.8 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 52.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.4 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
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 |
2010 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 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |