Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,556 kg | 1,807 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 82 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,034 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,102 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,008 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 917 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 923 L | -476 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,311 L | 13.8 |
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 |
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |