Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 343 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 80 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,039 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,039 mm | 939 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,537 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,273 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 864 mm | -864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 912 L | -465 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 2,268 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 4,007 L | 11.8 |
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 |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |