Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 978 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 925 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 879 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 402 L | 45 L |
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 2013 Nissan Maxima.