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Toyota Highlander (2018) vs. Ford Fusion (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Ford Fusion specs.

2018 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Ford Fusion  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
257 hp@257
245 lb-ft@4800
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@2250
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 107.4 in 2.4 in
Length 192.5 in 190.6 in 1.9 in
Width 75.8 in 72.2 in 3.6 in
Height 68.1 in 56.9 in 11.2 in
Curb Weight 4825 lb. 3720 lb. 1105 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 17.5 gal. 1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 38.7 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 57.4 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 54.0 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 42.3 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 37.8 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 56.5 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 53.3 in 3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.1 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 30.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 16.5 ft3 -2.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 16.5 25.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 16.5 ft3 67.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fusion

2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The front bucket seats fit my slightly overweight torso very well, with large bolsters for lateral support, a form-fitting shape, and headrests that don't jut too far forward. The Titanium's seats are the best of the bunch, with a little more padding and a little more bolstering. The rear seat doesn't seem as roomy as the official legroom specs of 44.3 + 38.3 inches. In the back seat of a VW Passat (42.4+39.1 inches), my knees aren't nearly as close to the front seat backs. Though those present denied it, I continue to wonder if the specs have been cheated like those for the new Escape. Passengers over six feet in height will find rear headroom in even shorter supply. But if you fit, the high-mounted, large, and well-shaped cushion is the most comfortable rear seat in the segment. see full Ford Fusion review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fusion

2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Being 6' 3" it can be hard to find a car where I have sufficient legroom & headroom. In the Fusion Hybrid there was lots of space, even with a sunroof. There are also padded surfaces where my left knee rests against the door and where my right leg rests against the center console. The Camry Hybrid was not comfortable. The doors are hard plastic and there was no soft place to rest my knee. The center console was also hard plastic. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of legroom and passengers pleased with the accommodations. see full Ford Fusion review
2011 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review
2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The door sills are very high which made it tough for me to get my size 13 shoes up and over when sitting behind a front seat that is all the way back. The door sills in the Camry were lower so while there was no more rear seat room than in the Fusion is was possible to get my feet out more easily. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
You can see I'm really reaching here to find things that we didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid, but here's one more... There is a small step up in front of the front seats which made it hard to cross my legs like when traveling on road trips. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The driver's seat was atrocious to get set - took forever (three drives over 2 days) with a zillion directions to move the seat - more adjustments does not mean more comfortable!! see full Ford Fusion review
 
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