Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,655 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 72 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 925 mm | 15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 297 L | 150 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,124 L | 14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,282 L | 13.8 |
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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |