Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 |
2008 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 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 |
2008 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 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 manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens 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 |
Trim | S | SE | SEL |
Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6250 156 lb-ft@4250 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6250 156 lb-ft@4250 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6250 156 lb-ft@4250 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
  |   | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/60R16 tires | 205/60R16 tires | 225/50VR17 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 225/45VR18 tires | 225/45VR18 tires |
2008 Ford Fusion Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Fun to drive. see full Ford Fusion review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I am very happy w/ my fist 4cyl purchase. I is powerful and provides great economy. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The Duratec 30 V6 engine and 6-speed Aisin transmission are well integrated and the power/weight ratio (under 15 lbs/hp) is good for climbing the I-5 Grapevine. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very responsive V6. Only real complaint might be the very quick upshift from first second gear. Cruise control held 6th gear and speed very well on moderate grades. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
4cyl with power, but could always use a bit more see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Smooth powerful engine, smooth shifting 6 speed transmission see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The V6 and 6-speed automatic are as close to perfect as you could imagine. The car seems to always be in the right gear and the right time. I think it can read my mind. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Handles and drives well on both straights and curves, in both the city and on the highway. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The 3.0L V6 with Variable valve timing is nice to begin with. When you need that little extra passing power this engine roars to life! The drive line was designed purfectly with ZERO Torque Steer! see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My 1991 Honda Accord with a similar sized engine seems much more responsive. see full Ford Fusion review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Too little power for the weight of the vehicle (four cylinder, MTX-75). Sluggish acceleration from a stop. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Even with the 3.0L V6 the car still labors a bit going up freeway on ramps. 220-230hp is just not enough for a vehicle this size. 250-300hp would have been much better, but obviously fuel economy would be even worse than it is. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The I4 engine is a bit unrefined under load, but fine under cruising conditions. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Needs the 3.5L V6 to turn this car into a major grin factory. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There was not enough get up and go with the 3.0L V6. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not reliable. Main computer failed, leaving me stranded. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
When I test drove this car the sales man told me to floor it to feel the full performance... If there was any resemblance of performance it was the tachometer red lining and the car making lots of noise while getting no where fast. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
A little short on power but gets decent mileage in return. Definitely not a sporty 4-cylinder but gets above 30mpg on the highway. see full Ford Fusion review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Ford Fusion.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | S | 18,135 | 16,943 | 725 |
4dr Sedan | SE | 19,060 | 17,594 | 725 |
4dr Sedan | SEL | 20,150 | 18,576 | 725 |