| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan cube | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 99.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 156.5 in | 34.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 65.0 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2762 lb. | 523 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 42.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 48.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 47.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.5 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -41.6 ft3 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 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 |
| 2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |