Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Ford Fusion | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 107.4 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 190.2 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.2 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4254 lb. | 3101 lb. | 1153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 54.0 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 53.6 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.0 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 51.6 ft3 |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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 |