2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Volkswagen Passat

2019 Ford Fusion

2019 Volkswagen Passat

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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion S FWD	21	31	$21,927	$22,840
Fusion SE AWD	20	29	$26,386	$27,775
Fusion SE FWD	23	34	$22,915	$24,120
Fusion SEL AWD	20	29	$30,302	$32,065
Fusion SEL FWD	23	34	$27,151	$28,580
Fusion Sport AWD	17	26	$38,014	$40,015
Fusion Titanium AWD	20	29	$34,523	$36,340
Fusion Titanium FWD	21	31	$32,623	$34,340
Fusion Energi Titanium FWD	N/A	N/A	$34,765	$36,595
Fusion Hybrid SE FWD	43	41	$26,177	$27,555
Fusion Hybrid SEL FWD	43	41	$29,945	$31,520
Fusion Hybrid Titanium FWD	43	41	$32,761	$34,485

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2.0T SE R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T SE R-Line Automatic	25	36	$28,765	$29,995
Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition Automatic	25	36	$24,257	$25,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,927

$28,765

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,840

$29,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$381 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Fusion’s good looks get shoppers in the door, but this sedan is starting to show its age.

The 2019 Volkswagen Passat is roomy and has a luxurious ride, but rivals have eclipsed it in almost every other way.

TCC Likes

Still looks good after all these years
An engine for every need and budget
Thrifty Fusion Hybrid

Voluminous interior
Quality feel
Crisp infotainment screens

TCC Dislikes

Been around for a while
Due to be discontinued
Tight rear seat

Personality free
Some crash-test concerns
Limited lineup

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

102

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.1

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

191.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

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

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

10.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P235/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P235/40HR19

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)

3410

3285

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4500

184 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

997

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 6000

174 @ 5000

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

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.56

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.51

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Volkswagen Passat

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

7.1

6.1

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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Invoice Price

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Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Engine Type

Fuel System

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement