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Ford Fusion (2009) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Fusion and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2009 Ford Fusion and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Ford Fusion Nissan Altima  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 110.2 in -2.8 in
Length 190.2 in 192.3 in -2.1 in
Width 72.2 in 70.4 in 1.8 in
Height 57.2 in 57.9 in -0.7 in
Curb Weight 3280 lb. 3274 lb. 6 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 20.0 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.8 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 56.3 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 53.0 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 43.9 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 56.0 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 54.5 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 36.4 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 15.8 ft3 15.6 ft3 0.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion

2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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