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Ford Fusion
2020 Ford Fusion
Select configuration:
$23,170
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4
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Pontiac G8
2009 Pontiac G8
Select configuration:
$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Passat
2022 Volkswagen Passat
Select configuration:
$27,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Ford Fusion
2019-2020 Ford Fusion Sedan Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Ford Fusion Sedan Dashboard
31
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Pontiac G8
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
9
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Volkswagen Passat
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
21
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
175 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,410 lbs
3,885 lbs
3,369 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
20 MPG
28 MPG
City
21 MPG
17 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
25 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
N/A
6.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 gallons
19 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
346.5 miles
323 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
511.5 miles
475 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
191.7 in
196.1 in
193.6 in
Height
58.1 in
57.7 in
58.7 in
Max Width
75.2 in
74.8 in
72.6 in
Front Width
62.7 in
62.7 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
62.4 in
63.3 in
60.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
114.8 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.3 in
42.2 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.2 in
38.7 in
37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.8 in
59.1 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55 in
56.7 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.3 in
39.4 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
38 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
59.1 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.4 in
58 in
54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16 ft³
17.5 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.6 ft
37.4 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Performance
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Performance
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/60HR16
P245/45R18
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire
P215/60HR16
P245/45R18
P235/45HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Velocity Blue Metallic
N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
N/A
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Onyx, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Onyx, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Mauro Brown, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Optional
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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