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2012 Ford Fusion Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
| Length | 190.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3342 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fusion
| 2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The front bucket seats fit my slightly overweight torso very well, with large bolsters for lateral support, a form-fitting shape, and headrests that don't jut too far forward. The Titanium's seats are the best of the bunch, with a little more padding and a little more bolstering. The rear seat doesn't seem as roomy as the official legroom specs of 44.3 + 38.3 inches. In the back seat of a VW Passat (42.4+39.1 inches), my knees aren't nearly as close to the front seat backs. Though those present denied it, I continue to wonder if the specs have been cheated like those for the new Escape. Passengers over six feet in height will find rear headroom in even shorter supply. But if you fit, the high-mounted, large, and well-shaped cushion is the most comfortable rear seat in the segment. see full Ford Fusion review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fusion
| 2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Being 6' 3" it can be hard to find a car where I have sufficient legroom & headroom. In the Fusion Hybrid there was lots of space, even with a sunroof. There are also padded surfaces where my left knee rests against the door and where my right leg rests against the center console. The Camry Hybrid was not comfortable. The doors are hard plastic and there was no soft place to rest my knee. The center console was also hard plastic. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of legroom and passengers pleased with the accommodations. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The door sills are very high which made it tough for me to get my size 13 shoes up and over when sitting behind a front seat that is all the way back. The door sills in the Camry were lower so while there was no more rear seat room than in the Fusion is was possible to get my feet out more easily. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
You can see I'm really reaching here to find things that we didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid, but here's one more... There is a small step up in front of the front seats which made it hard to cross my legs like when traveling on road trips. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The driver's seat was atrocious to get set - took forever (three drives over 2 days) with a zillion directions to move the seat - more adjustments does not mean more comfortable!! see full Ford Fusion review |
2012 Ford Fusion 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | S | SE | SEL | Sport | Hybrid |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4500 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4500 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4500 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800 | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@2250 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 | |||
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | |||
| Standard Tires | 205/60VR16 tires | 225/50VR17 tires | 225/50VR17 tires | 225/45VR18 tires | 225/50VR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45VR18 tires | 225/45VR18 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 Ford Fusion
| 2012 Ford Fusion Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The new Fusion's most powerful engine (until a future high-performance variant arrives), the Titanium's 2.0-liter turbo, has a peak output of "only" 240 horsepower, 40 short of the segment leader, the Passat V6. Like other fours, it also doesn't sound as sweet as a good six. In its defense, this engine leads the segment in terms of midrange power, as indicated by a peak torque figure of 270 pound-feet, a dozen over the Passat and one over the Hyundai/Kia boosted four. (The SE's 1.6-liter turbo similarly trails others' 2.5-liter non-turbos in peak power but roughly matches them in the midrange, where engines operate in daily driving.) More of an issue than engine power: the transmission's performance is at best average. Shifts aren't quick, and at times when I wanted to scoot the transmission hesitated. Competing transmissions, especially VW's DSG, are better partners. see full Ford Fusion review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Ford Fusion
| 2012 Ford Fusion Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The standard 2.5L 4cyl is more that powerful enough for me. This is the second car I have owned with this engine and have had no problem then or now. Engine is slightly noisy under medium to hard acceleration but is otherwise quiet at all speeds. The 6spd automatic shifts up & down much better then the previous 2.5L Fusion/Milan models. Very smooth. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very sprightly, transmission smooth, did not feel isolated from the driver completely. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2012 Ford Fusion Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine performace is good I only wish it had more toqure at low revs. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The transmission in this car is a nightmare of unpredictability. It's very obvious that the machine itself is sound, but the electronic control and programming, as well as its adaptive features are a bit under-engineered. I've had the transmission controller re-flashed with the latest Ford has available for this transmission, but the improvements, while present, were very small. I hope that it doesn't affect its overall reliability, which sometimes feels questionable. see full Ford Fusion review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Ford Fusion
| 2012 Ford Fusion Tires: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ford upgraded the tires on the 2011 and later Fusion 17" wheels from the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires once standard 2006-2010 to the newer Michelin Energy Saver A/S. The Energy Saver A/S tire is significantly quieter, much longer lasting (I've personally witnessed with proper care, able to attain 70,000 miles), and more adept at being an all season, low rolling resistance tire. However, while being significantly better than the Pilot, it's not one of Michelin's best offerings. I opted to replace the tires at 40k miles (with plenty of tread remaining) with a set of Michelin's Primacy MXM4. This, by FAR increases the car's wet traction abilities, including snowy and icy conditions. see full Ford Fusion review |
2012 Ford Fusion MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | S | 20,705 | 19,381 | 795 |
| 4dr Sedan | SE | 22,975 | 21,217 | 795 |
| 4dr Sedan | SEL | 25,425 | 23,423 | 795 |
| 4dr Sedan | Sport | 27,225 | 25,043 | 795 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 28,775 | 26,437 | 795 |
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