Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 50 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,029 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 998 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 919 mm | 21 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 561 L | -114 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,741 L | 14.8 |
2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people 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 |
2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |