| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Scion tC | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 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 | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 190.2 in | -16.2 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 72.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 3280 lb. | -310 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.5 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 53.6 in | -6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Scion tC.
| 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 |