Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,247 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 72 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 0 mm | 940 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 195 L | 252 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 |
2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |