Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 115.6 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 196.3 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.1 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 3824 lb. | -723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 44.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.1 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 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |