Compare 2011 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Ford Fusion
2011 Subaru Legacy
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4-Door Sedan FWD S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan FWD S 22 32 $18,594 $19,850
4-Door Sedan FWD SE 22 29 $20,196 $21,850
4-Door Sedan FWD SEL 23 33 $23,300 $25,300
4-Door Sedan FWD SPORT 18 27 $24,966 $27,150
4-Door Sedan FWD Hybrid 41 36 $26,270 $28,600
4-Door Sedan AWD SEL 18 26 $26,414 $28,760
4-Door Sedan AWD SPORT 17 24 $26,630 $29,000
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4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i 19 27 $18,926 $19,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i 23 31 $19,844 $20,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Prem 19 27 $19,876 $20,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Prem AWP 19 27 $19,876 $20,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon 19 27 $19,876 $20,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i 23 31 $20,153 $21,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem 23 31 $20,794 $21,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP 23 31 $20,794 $21,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/HK Audio 23 31 $20,794 $21,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/HK/Pwr Moon 23 31 $20,794 $21,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon 23 31 $20,794 $21,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Prem 23 31 $21,103 $22,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Prem AWP 23 31 $21,103 $22,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Prem AWP/HK Audio 23 31 $21,103 $22,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Prem AWP/HK/Pwr Moon 23 31 $21,103 $22,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon 23 31 $21,103 $22,295
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R 18 25 $23,440 $24,995
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd 23 31 $23,791 $25,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon 23 31 $23,791 $25,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon/Navigation 23 31 $23,791 $25,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Ltd 23 31 $24,100 $25,595
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon 23 31 $24,100 $25,595
4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon/Navigation 23 31 $24,100 $25,595
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem 18 25 $24,474 $25,995
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem HK Audio/Pwr Moon 18 25 $24,474 $25,995
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem Pwr Moon 18 25 $24,474 $25,995
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Ltd 18 25 $26,546 $28,295
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Ltd Pwr Moon 18 25 $26,546 $28,295
4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Ltd Pwr Moon/Navigation 18 25 $26,546 $28,295
4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5GT Ltd 18 25 $29,259 $31,395
4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5GT Ltd Navigation 18 25 $29,259 $31,395
Pricing
Invoice Price
$18,594
$18,926
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$19,850
$19,995
Monthly Payment Estimate
$331 / month
$333 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Ford Fusion comes in a few finely developed flavors; Sport, Hybrid and base are a few of the best tastes. The 2011 Subaru Legacy is one of the best-handling mid-size sedans, and the only mainstream one to offer standard all-wheel drive.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Sedan Compact
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 56.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 43.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.0 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
37.1 37.8
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 40.3
Second Hip Room (in)
53.4 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 56.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.3 103.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 37.5
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
56.8 59.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.3 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
107.4 108.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.2 71.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.7 61.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.9
Length, Overall (in)
190.6 186.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.5 14.7
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Power
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.5 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 36.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0 - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
T7E NA
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/60VR16 P205/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
T7E NA
Front Tire Size
P205/60VR16 P205/60R16
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3285 3270
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 6.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 110
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000 170 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas Flat 4
Fuel System
SMPI MPFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4500 170 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
99A NA
Displacement
2.5L/152 2.5L/150
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 27
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.83
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.19 3.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.95
Trans Order Code
446 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.38 4.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 0.97
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.68 0.70
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.45 3.45
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.30
Trans Type
6 6
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Ford Fusion Subaru Legacy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front
Independent SLA MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.63 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.94 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5 8.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 - TBD -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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