Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Veracruz | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.4 in | 3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 190.2 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 76.6 in | 72.2 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.2 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4441 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1011 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 57.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.0 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.2 in | 56.5 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.0 ft3 | 15.8 | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 71 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |
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 |