| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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 | 112.6 in | 107.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 190.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 72.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 57.2 in | 13 in |
| Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3280 lb. | 1546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 26.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 15.8 | 27.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 69.3 ft3 |
| 2007 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 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 |