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2009 Ford Fusion and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| 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 | 1,556 kg | 1,785 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 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 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 |
| 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 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 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 |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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