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 Road Test: 2006 Ford Fusion SEL vs. 2005 Honda Accord EX vs. 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS vs. 2005 Toyota Camry LE
| | 2006 Ford Fusion SEL | 2005 Honda Accord EX | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD | Front engine, FWD | | Engine type | V-6, alum block/heads | V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | SOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 181.1 cu in / 2967 cc | 182.9 cu in / 2997 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 221 hp @ 6250 rpm | 240 hp @ 6250 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 205 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 212 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | | Redline | 6550 rpm | 6800 rpm | | Weight to power | 15.6 lb/hp | 14.1 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | | Axle/final drive ratios | 2.93:1 / 2.55:1 | 3.42:1 / 2.60:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink coil springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs,anti-roll bar: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering Ratio | 16.0:1 | 15.0:1 | | Turns lock-t0-lock | 2.5 | 2.9 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.8-in vented disc; 11.0-in disc, ABS | 11.1-in vented disc; 10.2-in disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17 x 7.0, cast alum | 16 x 6.5, cast alum | | Tires, f;r | P225/50R17 93V M+S Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 | P205/60R16 91V M+S Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 107.9 in | | Track, f/r | 61.6 / 61.3 in | 61.1 / 61.2 in | | Length x Width x Height | 190.2 x 72.2 x 57.2 in | 189.5 x 71.5 x 57.1 in | | Turning circle | 40.0 ft | 36.1 ft | | Curb weight | 3449 lb | 3377 lb | | Weight distribution | 61 / 39 % | 62 / 38 % | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.7 / 37.8 in | 38.3 / 36.8 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.3 / 37.0 in | 42.6 / 36.8 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 57.4 / 55.6 in | 56.9 / 56.1 in | | Cargo Volume | 15.8 cu ft | 14.0 cu ft | Test Data
Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.4 sec | 2.5 sec | | 0-40 | 3.9 | 3.6 | | 0-50 | 5.3 | 5.0 | | 0-60 | 7.2 | 6.6 | | 0-70 | 9.5 | 8.6 | | 0-80 | 12.1 | 11.4 | | 0-90 | 15.4 | 14.2 | | 0-100 | 19.4 | >17.5 | | Passing, 45-65 Mph | 3.7 | 3.2 | | Quarter Mile | 15.5 sec @ 90.3 mph | 15.1 sec @ 93.1 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 137 ft | 149 ft | | 600-foot slalom | 63.7 mph avg | 60.3 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.80 g avg | 0.75 g avg | | MT Figure Eight | 28.0 sec @ 0.59 g avg | 29.0 sec @ 0.56 g avg | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1900 rpm | 1800 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $22,360 | $29,850 | | Price as tested | $25,135 | $29,850 | | Stability/traction control | No/yes | No/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles | | Roadside assist period | 3 yrs / 36,000 miles | Optional | | Fuel capacity | 18.0 gal | 17.1 gal | | EPA Hity/hwy fuel econ | 21 / 29 mpg | 21 / 30 mpg | | MT Fuel Econ | 19.1 Mpg | 22.2 Mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular | Unleaded regular |
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