Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.4 in | -3 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 191.6 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 3423 lb. | -143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.1 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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