Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Veracruz | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.4 in | -3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 190.6 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.6 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.9 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 4266 lb. | -986 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 60.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.5 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 60.2 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.4 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.4 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 40.0 ft3 | -24.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -71 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz.