Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 390 hp@5800 394 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 121.1 in | -13.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 208.9 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 79.9 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 75.8 in | -18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 5822 lb. | -2392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.9 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 63.8 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.2 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 63.4 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 58.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.0 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.4 in | -28.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 49.9 ft3 | -34.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -79.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Armada.