Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 70 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 975 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 958 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 402 L | 45 L |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |