Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 107.4 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 190.2 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.2 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3280 lb. | 855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 57.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.0 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 56.5 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis 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 |