2018 Ford Fusion vs 2018 Hyundai Sonata

2018 Ford Fusion

2018 Hyundai Sonata

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Platinum AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion Platinum AWD	20	29	$36,846	$38,990
Fusion Platinum FWD	21	31	$34,956	$36,990
Fusion S FWD	21	32	$21,215	$22,215
Fusion SE AWD	20	29	$25,785	$27,285
Fusion SE FWD	21	32	$22,198	$23,490
Fusion Sport AWD	17	26	$31,983	$33,845
Fusion Titanium AWD	20	29	$30,703	$32,490
Fusion Titanium FWD	21	31	$28,813	$30,490
Fusion Energi Platinum FWD	N/A	N/A	$39,123	$41,400
Fusion Energi SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,563	$33,400
Fusion Energi Titanium FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,508	$34,400

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Eco 1.6L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata Eco 1.6L	28	37	$21,705	$22,650
Sonata Limited 2.0T	23	32	$30,593	$32,450
Sonata Limited 2.4L	25	35	$25,896	$27,400
Sonata Limited 2.4L SULEV	25	35	$25,896	$27,400
Sonata Limited 2.4L w/SULEV	25	35	$25,896	$27,400
Sonata Limited+ 2.0T	23	32	$30,081	$31,900
Sonata SE 2.4L	25	36	$21,141	$22,050
Sonata SE 2.4L SULEV	25	36	$21,141	$22,050
Sonata SEL 2.4L	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata SEL 2.4L SULEV	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata SEL+ 2.4L	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata SEL+ 2.4L w/SULEV	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata Sport 2.0T	23	32	$26,082	$27,600
Sonata Sport 2.4L	25	35	$23,850	$25,200
Sonata Sport+ 2.4L	25	35	$23,478	$24,800
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L	39	44	$28,627	$30,500
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L w/Emerald Blue Interior	39	44	$28,627	$30,500
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L	N/A	N/A	$31,669	$33,250
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Limited 2.0L w/Blue Pearl Interior	N/A	N/A	$36,933	$38,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,846

$21,705

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,990

$22,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$650 / month

$378 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The six-year-old 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid remains a handsome, comfortable mid-size sedan with good fuel efficiency and a plug-in hybrid option, but competitors now boast higher EPA ratings.

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata receives a much-needed injection of style.

TCC Likes

Still good-looking design
Comfortable seats
Tasteful, high-quality interior

More stylish than before
Relaxing, comfortable ride quality
Flexible engines

TCC Dislikes

Six years old, few changes
Uncompetitive EPA ratings
Options prices add up fast

Light on personality
Sport isn’t all that sporty
Limited customization options

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

40.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

45.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

106.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

63.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.5

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P205/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P205/65HR16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3681

3219

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

640

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 3000

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

999

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

231 @ 5500

178 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.93

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.29

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.04

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.32

Trans Order Code

44W-A

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Hyundai Sonata

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

7.7

5.7

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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