Specifications
Competitors: Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima , Mazda Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G6, Suzuki Verona, Volkswagen Jetta
Test Vehicle: 2006 Ford Fusion SEL, with V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission
Price Range: $17,995 - $21,275
Engine Size and Type: 2.3-liter I4 / 3.0-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 160 at 6,250 rpm / 221 at 6,250 rpm
Engine Torque: 150 lb.-ft. at 4,250 rpm / 205 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm,
Transmission: Five speed manual / five speed automatic / six-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,101 / 3,158 / 3,280
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 23/31 / 21/29
Length: 190.2
Width: 72.2
Wheelbase: 107.4
Height: 57.2
Leg room (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.0
Head room (front/rear): 38.7 / 37.8
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 15.8 cubic ft.
Competitors: Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima , Mazda Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G6, Suzuki Verona, Volkswagen Jetta
Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Corp.
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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