Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 248 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.6 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 181.3 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 66.5 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3472 lb. | -192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 51.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.8 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 63.8 ft3 | -48 ft3 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD |
Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
It is easy to get in and out of. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not the most comfortable front seats. see full Saturn VUE review |