Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 103.7 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 173.8 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.2 in | 3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 65.5 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3149 lb. | 131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | -37.7 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 |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |