Ford Fusion (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2020) Specs

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2009 Ford Fusion and 2020 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Ford Fusion	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	106.3 in	1.1 in
Length	190.2 in	181.9 in	8.3 in
Width	72.2 in	70.9 in	1.3 in
Height	57.2 in	56.5 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3280 lb.	3131 lb.	149 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	14.0 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.3 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	56.2 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	53.4 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.3 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.3 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	51.9 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.7 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	14.4 ft³	1.4 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

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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