Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 103.5 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 171.3 in | 18.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 66.7 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 3230 lb. | -129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.6 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -50.8 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 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |