2013 Ford Fusion vs 2013 Subaru Legacy

2013 Ford Fusion

2013 Subaru Legacy

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4-Door Sedan S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD	22	34	$20,422	$21,900
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	22	34	$21,983	$23,830
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD	44	41	$25,092	$27,200
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD	22	31	$29,705	$32,200
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD	22	33	$27,860	$30,200
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	41	$29,612	$32,100
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury	N/A	N/A	$35,701	$38,700
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium	N/A	N/A	$36,992	$40,100

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4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i	24	32	$20,119	$21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited	24	32	$24,343	$25,895
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$24,651	$26,195
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$20,428	$21,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium	24	32	$21,253	$22,495
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$21,565	$22,795
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport	N/A	N/A	$23,094	$24,495
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport PZEV	N/A	N/A	$23,370	$24,795
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i	21	28	$19,201	$20,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R	18	25	$23,806	$25,395
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited	18	25	$27,097	$28,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,422

$20,119

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,900

$21,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$365 / month

$355 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid makes an extraordinary leap forward in fuel economy--but also, in its appealing looks and handling.

The 2013 Subaru Legacy retains its unique position as an affordable, fun-to-drive mid-size sedan with standard all-wheel drive--and adds some standout safety technology.

TCC Likes

Soaring EPA gas mileage
Very good-looking
Supportive sport seats

Responsive handling
Standard all-wheel drive
Roomy interior, capacious trunk

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Glossy, sheeny seats and trim
Pricing leaps with lots of big-ticket options

Bland styling with exaggerated detail
2.5i models aren't swift
High-end models fall short on features

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Sedan

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.400

53.900

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.800

56.300

Passenger Volume (ft³)

118.800

103.0

Second Head Room (in)

37.800

37.500

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.900

56.100

Front Leg Room (in)

44.300

43.000

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.000

54.500

Second Leg Room (in)

38.300

37.800

Front Head Room (in)

39.200

40.300

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.700

61.600

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.900

Length, Overall (in)

191.700

187.200

Height, Overall (in)

58.100

59.300

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.400

62.000

Wheelbase (in)

112.200

108.300

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.200

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.900

71.700

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.000

14.700

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.300 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.600 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.500

18.500

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.800

14.500

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.600

36.800

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Quick Ratio Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.700

2.900

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T125/80D16

T135/80R16

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P205/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3427

3392

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ - TBD -

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

997

Displacement

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ - TBD -

173 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

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)

1.910

1.658

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.885

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.940

3.667

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.960

2.262

Trans Order Code

44W

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.070

3.700

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.450

1.208

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.750

0.618

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.580

3.581

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Subaru Legacy

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.95

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

7.0

6.7

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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