Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 122.0 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 206.8 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.3 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 70.3 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1073 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 63.2 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.6 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 62.6 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.4 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.8 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 |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |