Ford Fusion vs. Ford Taurus

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2020 Ford Fusion
$23,170
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2019 Ford Taurus
$27,800
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$23,170
Starting MSRP
$27,800
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
175 hp
Horsepower
288 hp
288 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.5 L/152
Displacement
3.5 L/213
Displacement
-
Displacement
175 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
175 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

63 in
Track Width, Front
65 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
112 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
20 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
38 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
58 in
Height, Overall
61 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
103 ft³
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
62 in
Track Width, Rear
66 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
192 in
Length, Overall
203 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,410 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,917 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2019 Ford Taurus is more reliable than the 2020 Ford Fusion according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 Taurus versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Fusion.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2020 Ford Fusion is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Ford Taurus with 24 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2020 Ford Fusion is cheaper than the 2019 Ford Taurus with a $23,170 starting MSRP versus a $27,800 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2020 Ford Fusion and the 2019 Ford Taurus both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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