Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 194 kW@5200 359 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,764 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,544 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,801 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 74 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,031 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,036 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,204 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 958 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 909 L | -462 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,846 L | 14.8 |
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 2011 Dodge Nitro.