Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 98.4 in | 9 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 168.5 in | 21.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.9 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 2366 lb. | 735 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.5 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 50.6 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 49.6 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. 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 |
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 |
2008 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 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 |
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 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 |
2007 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |