Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 64 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,057 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,016 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 965 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 949 L | -502 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,934 L | 14.8 |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |