Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 109.8 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 192.1 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.2 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 74.2 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 5130 lb. | -1700 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.1 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.2 in | -35.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.1 in | -43.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 105.1 in (over 3 rows) | -25.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 34.4 ft3 | -18.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 64.7 ft3 | -48.9 ft3 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. 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 |
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 |
2008 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 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 | 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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Lexus GX.