Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Kia Forte | |
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 |
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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 | 182.7 in | 7.5 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. | 2810 lb. | 470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.1 in | 2.5 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 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.5 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 |
2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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