Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Lexus SC | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 103.1 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.5 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 53.1 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3840 lb. | -560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.8 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 27.1 in | 10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 46.6 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 49.5 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 27.1 in | 9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus SC.