Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 80 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,013 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 998 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 874 mm | 66 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 997 L | -550 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,860 L | 14.8 |
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 Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |