2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Nissan Altima

2014 Ford Fusion

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 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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,488

$20,971

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,970

$22,170

Monthly Payment Estimate

$366 / month

$370 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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8.2

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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.

Following improvements that hit all the right spots, the 2014 Nissan Altima is a solid choice for those who don't mind a CVT.

TCC Likes

Rock-star good looks
Great cabin design
Taut, inspired handling

Better safety technology than ever before
Flowing design that looks like an Infiniti
Improved infotainment systems

TCC Dislikes

Just average back-seat room
You pay a premium for the best mpg
Gloss plastic interior trim

CVT is the only transmission available
Borderline bland interior
Less sporty handling than previous models

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

101.9

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

52.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

191.5

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.9

Liftover Height (in)

26.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/60TR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

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

3108

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4500

180 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

997

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 6000

182 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44W

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

2.35 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

4.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.0 (Est)

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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