Nissan Maxima vs Ford Fusion
Overview | |
MSRP$34,050 | MSRP$22,215 |
Listings2568 | Listings5936 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Maxima has endured for eight generations as a premium midsize Nissan sedan. While not the “four-door sports car” that Nissan proclaims, the Maxima’s powerful V6 engines and crisp handling have earned it a solid reputation over the past three decades. We last tested the Maxima when this generation was brand-new for 2016. Now that Nissan has refreshed it ever so mildly for 2019, we’ve taken another look at its updated style, technology, and interior features. | |
Reviews SummaryWant a basic but stylish car? How about a hybrid, or even a plug-in hybrid? What about an undeniably luxurious sedan, or a genuine sports sedan? The 2018 Ford Fusion lineup has them all, ranging in price from just over $22,000 all the way up to just under $44,000. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 300 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 300 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Torque261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower300 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3552 lbs | Curb Weight3448 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height58.1 in |
Length192.8 in | Length191.7 in |
Width73.2 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase109.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,050 | $22,215 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Maxima has endured for eight generations as a premium midsize Nissan sedan. While not the “four-door sports car” that Nissan proclaims, the Maxima’s powerful V6 engines and crisp handling have earned it a solid reputation over the past three decades. We last tested the Maxima when this generation was brand-new for 2016. Now that Nissan has refreshed it ever so mildly for 2019, we’ve taken another look at its updated style, technology, and interior features. | Want a basic but stylish car? How about a hybrid, or even a plug-in hybrid? What about an undeniably luxurious sedan, or a genuine sports sedan? The 2018 Ford Fusion lineup has them all, ranging in price from just over $22,000 all the way up to just under $44,000. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 300 hp V6 | 2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 300 hp V6 | 2.5L 175 hp I4 |
Torque | 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3552 lbs | 3448 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 191.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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