Ford Fusion vs Buick Verano Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2020 Ford Fusion S FWD

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Best 2020 Midsize Sedans
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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2020 Ford Fusion
S FWD
MSRP
$23,170
Invoice
$22,243
Average Price Paid
$21,692
1,889 listings nationwide

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2017 Buick Verano
FWD
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2020 Ford Fusion
S FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$20,675
52 listings nationwide

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2017 Buick Verano
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$13,380
13 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2020 Ford Fusion
S FWD
Cherise Threewitt Preview:

The Fusion carries over mostly unchanged for 2020, except that the Sport performance trim has been discontinued. The Fusion’s competitors include the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Ma...

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2017 Buick Verano
FWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

The Buick Verano debuted for the 2012 model year and is heavily based on the Chevy Cruze sedan, but while the Cruze has proven to be a wildly successful model and one of the best-selli...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2020 Ford Fusion
S FWD
Tracey writes:
very smooth
Handling Ranked 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD worse.
"YES"
Front Seats Ranked 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD worse.
"RELAXING"
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Edward writes:
Family Car Ranked 2020 Toyota Camry XSE FWD better.
"MPG looks reliability "
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2017 Buick Verano
FWD
10
GuruW5TF7 writes:
This is our everyday car when you go to the store or appointments. A great family car.
Looks/Style Ranked 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring better.
"sporty"
Value Ranked 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring better.
"Has a higher trade value"
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GuruCCR1Y writes:
Back Seats Ranked 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL better.
"Much more leg room."
Value Ranked 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL worse.
"The Verano had all of the amenities for a lower price point. The cabin was exceptionally quiet. Would recommend this car for smaller people not regularly having rear passengers. "
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Specs

2020 Ford Fusion
S FWD
2017 Buick Verano
FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
31 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16.5 gal 15.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
--
180 hp @ 6,700 RPM
Torque
--
171 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
11.2:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
3.46 in x 3.85 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags Standard Optional
Rear Side Airbags -- Optional
Curtain Airbags Standard Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 3 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Standard Optional
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 44.3 in 42 in
Back Legroom 38.3 in 34.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 16 cu ft 14.3 cu ft
Exterior
Length 191.7 in 183.9 in
Width 83.5 in 71.4 in
Height 58.1 in 58.1 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in 105.7 in

Available Options

2020 Ford Fusion
S FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Velocity Blue Metallic

Option Packages

  • Ford Co-PILOT360 Assist W/Sync 3
2017 Buick Verano
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Twilight Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Summit White

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