2016 Ford Fusion vs 2016 Nissan Altima

2016 Ford Fusion

2016 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	$21,329	$22,750
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD	44	41	$24,070	$25,675
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE AWD	22	31	$26,076	$28,115
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	22	34	$22,557	$24,320
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD	44	41	$24,560	$26,480
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD	22	31	$30,858	$33,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD	22	33	$29,003	$31,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	41	$29,151	$31,430
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury	40	36	$31,443	$33,900
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium	40	36	$33,140	$35,730

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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	39	$21,446	$22,500
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S	27	39	$21,348	$22,900
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL	27	39	$26,621	$28,570
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SR	26	37	$22,808	$24,470
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV	27	39	$23,729	$25,460
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL	22	32	$29,895	$32,090
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SR	22	32	$25,524	$27,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,329

$21,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,750

$22,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$379 / month

$375 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid combines high gas mileage and a quiet ride with one of the best-looking family-sedan bodies.

A new SR model brings some driving fun back to the 2016 Nissan Altima, while preserving its mainstream family-sedan appeal.

TCC Likes

Hybrid and plug-in choices
Elegant, sleek design
Very good seats

Quiet, comfortable ride
Improved infotainment
Flowing design that looks like an Infiniti

TCC Dislikes

Ford cut fuel-efficiency ratings
Optional equipment adds up
Slow steering isn't the best

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

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

101.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

191.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

109.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

Brakes

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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 Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/60TR16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3431

3197

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

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

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

2.63 - 0.38

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

0.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

44W

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.8 (Est)

5.6

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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