Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 165 kW@6250 278 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,556 kg | 1,647 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 64 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 991 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 909 mm | 31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 674 L | -227 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 651 L | -635.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,589 L | 14.8 |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |