2009 Ford Fusion vs 2010 Hyundai Sonata

2009 Ford Fusion

2010 Hyundai Sonata

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4-Door Sedan I4 S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 S FWD	20	29	$17,707	$19,035
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 SE FWD	20	29	$18,542	$20,175
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 SEL FWD	20	29	$20,464	$22,310
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SE AWD	17	25	$22,295	$24,345
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SE FWD	18	26	$20,631	$22,495
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SEL AWD	17	25	$23,429	$25,605
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SEL FWD	18	26	$21,765	$23,755

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic GLS	22	32	$19,056	$19,900
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic GLS PZEV	22	32	$19,056	$19,900
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Limited	22	32	$22,959	$24,550
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Limited PZEV	22	32	$22,959	$24,550
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	22	32	$20,867	$22,050
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE PZEV	22	32	$20,867	$22,050
Sonata 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual GLS	21	32	$17,922	$18,700
Sonata 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Limited	19	29	$24,809	$26,550
Sonata 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	29	$22,737	$24,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,707

$19,056

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,035

$19,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$317 / month

$332 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Ford Fusion is a great choice for those who place their priorities on style and handling, but if interior space matters to you, look elsewhere.

The refined and roomy 2010 Hyundai Sonata lands solidly in the middle of a crowded field of mid-size family sedans, with just a little more value for the money than most of the rest.

TCC Likes

Responsive steering/handling
Good looks
Cutting-edge entertainment systems

Smooth four-cylinder engine
Upscale look and feel of interior
Reasonably handsome exterior

TCC Dislikes

No manual V-6 option
Fuel economy lags behind class leaders
Availability of stability control is limited

Doesn't steer as well as rivals
Flat-feeling seats
Fussy Bluetooth integration

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Sedan

Large

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.0

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.4

105

Second Leg Room (in)

37.2

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

40.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

55.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

43.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

Liftover Height (in)

28.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.1

72.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

190.2

188.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

58.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.8

16.0

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr-Assisted

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.5

17.7

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.28

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

16.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

35.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/60TR16

P215/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P205/60TR16

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3181

3327

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.7

7.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 4250

168 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99Z

Displacement

2.3L/140

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 6250

175 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

2.06

Trans Order Code

445

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.39

3.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Hyundai Sonata

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent double wishbone

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bars

Double-wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.94

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bars

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.5

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