| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Mini Roadster | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 97.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 146.8 in | 43.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 66.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 54.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 2767 lb. | 513 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 50.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 7.3 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 |
| 2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review |