Ford Fusion 2005 vs Nissan Note 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Note is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 8 HP less power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Nissan Note. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fusion could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Note gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Note might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fusion is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fusion is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1332 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fusion has 57 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Note. The Nissan Note may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 157 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.7 metres less than that of the Nissan Note, which means Ford Fusion can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`546 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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