Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 107.4 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 190.2 in | -13 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.2 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3101 lb. | -400 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 54.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.0 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra 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 |