| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
| Model | Lexus NX | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 235 hp@4800 258 lb-ft@1650 |
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 | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 190.2 in | -7.9 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 72.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 57.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3280 lb. | 770 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus NX.
| 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 |