2020 Ford Fusion vs 2020 Nissan Altima

2020 Ford Fusion

#11 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Nissan Altima

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion S FWD	21	31	$22,243	$23,170
Fusion SE AWD	20	29	$26,491	$27,885
Fusion SE FWD	23	34	$23,276	$24,500
Fusion SEL FWD	23	34	$27,255	$28,690
Fusion Titanium AWD	20	29	$34,628	$36,450
Fusion Titanium FWD	21	31	$32,728	$34,450
Fusion Energi Titanium FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,150	$37,000
Fusion Hybrid SE FWD	43	41	$26,600	$28,000
Fusion Hybrid SEL FWD	43	41	$30,048	$31,630
Fusion Hybrid Titanium FWD	43	41	$32,865	$34,595

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2.0 Platinum Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan	25	34	$32,769	$35,180
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$27,719	$29,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$31,440	$33,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan	27	37	$30,184	$32,400
Altima 2.5 S AWD Sedan	26	36	$23,906	$25,650
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$22,650	$24,300
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	26	36	$29,430	$31,590
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	28	39	$28,175	$30,240
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$25,395	$27,250
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	27	37	$24,139	$25,900
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$27,477	$29,490
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	28	39	$26,222	$28,140

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,243

$32,769

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,170

$35,180

Monthly Payment Estimate

$386 / month

$586 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Ford Fusion still delivers great hybrid fuel economy and classic good looks, even though it's set to retire.

The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price.

TCC Likes

Sharp styling after all these years
Multiple powertrain options
Efficient hybrid models

Good value in base versions
Sharper exterior
Standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

No more Fusion Sport
Due to be discontinued
Snug rear seat

Interior is a little dull
Turbo-4 isn’t worth the cost
Just adequate power

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

98.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

43.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

192.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

56.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

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

16.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P235/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P235/40VR19

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

3438

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

510

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4500

267 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

997

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 6000

236 @ 5600

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

1.80

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

7.4

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

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