Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Azera | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 174 kW@6000 306 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,779 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,895 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,646 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 75 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,021 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 970 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 970 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 470 L | -23 L |
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 |
2008 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |