Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 102.4 in | 5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 171.9 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 61.4 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2865 lb. | 420 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.3 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 43.7 in | 9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.2 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45 ft3 |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
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 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |