Compare 2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Hyundai Sonata vs 2014 Nissan Altima

2014 Ford Fusion
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2014 Hyundai Sonata
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2014 Nissan Altima
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4-Door Sedan S FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD 22 34 $20,488 $21,970
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD 44 41 $24,497 $26,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD 22 34 $22,079 $23,935
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD 44 41 $25,166 $27,280
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD 22 31 $30,074 $32,600
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD 22 33 $28,229 $30,600
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD 44 41 $30,074 $32,600
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury 40 36 $32,011 $34,700
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium 40 36 $33,671 $36,500
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4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited 21 32 $26,668 $28,550
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic SE 21 32 $24,428 $25,850
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS 24 35 $20,532 $21,450
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS PZEV 24 35 $20,532 $21,450
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited 24 35 $25,231 $27,000
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited PZEV 24 35 $25,231 $27,000
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic SE 24 35 $22,978 $24,300
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 36 40 $24,573 $26,000
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited 36 40 $28,859 $30,750
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4-Door Sedan I4 2.5
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 27 38 $20,971 $22,170
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S 27 38 $20,987 $22,690
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL 27 38 $25,813 $27,920
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV 27 38 $22,509 $24,340
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 S 22 31 $24,337 $26,320
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL 22 31 $28,488 $30,820
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SV 22 31 $26,366 $28,520
Pricing
Invoice Price
$20,488
$26,668
$20,971
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$21,970
$28,550
$22,170
Monthly Payment Estimate
$366 / month
$476 / month
$370 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
9.0
8.2
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Ford Fusion has stunning good looks, satisfying performance, and top-notch safety and fuel economy--all without skimping on the interior space and ride comfort that really means something to mid-size sedan shoppers. The 2014 Hyundai Sonata remains one of the best buys among mid-size sedans--although with so many much-improved rival models, it's no longer such a standout. Following improvements that hit all the right spots, the 2014 Nissan Altima is a solid choice for those who don't mind a CVT.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 21 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 32 mpg 38 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Large Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.8 103.8 101.9
Front Hip Room (in)
55 55.2 54
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 34.6 36.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 38.1 40
Second Hip Room (in)
54.4 54.9 52.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 57.9 56.4
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 37.6 37.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 56.7 56.4
Front Leg Room (in)
44.3 45.5 45
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.4 62.5 62.4
Wheelbase (in)
112.2 110 109.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.9 72.2 72
Track Width, Front (in)
62.7 62.5 62.4
Length, Overall (in)
191.7 189.8 191.5
Height, Overall (in)
58.1 57.9 57.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.3 5.4
Liftover Height (in)
- - 26.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16 16.4 15.4
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.8 11.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 11.2 11.5
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.5 18.5 18
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.6 35.8 36.1
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P215/55VR17 P215/60TR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P215/55VR17 P215/60TR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3431 3527 3108
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 17 X 6.5 16 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 17 X 6.5 16 X 7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500 - 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 130 110
Engine
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 4500 269 @ 1650 180 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
997 NA NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000 274 @ 6000 182 @ 6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 25 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 32 38
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 21 27
Transmission
Trans Order Code
44W NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.39 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.77 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.65 2.35 - 0.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07 2.88 4.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.84 -
Trans Type
6 6 1
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.39 1.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.83 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Fusion Hyundai Sonata Nissan Altima
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 (Est) 7.3 5.8
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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