Ford Fusion 2005 vs Nissan Note 2005

 
Ford Fusion
2005 - 2012
Nissan Note
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Diesel1.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 68 HP86 HP
Torque: 160 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.5 seconds13 seconds
Nissan Note is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Fusion engine produces 18 HP less power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Nissan Note. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.45.1
Real fuel consumption: 5.3 l/100km5.4 l/100km
The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres46 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1020 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1000 km on highway
840 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years5 years
Engine spread: Used also on Ford FiestaInstalled on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan
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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Ford Fusion engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.08 m
Width: 1.72 m1.69 m
Height: 1.53 m1.55 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 litres280 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1175 litres1332 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 meters11 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`6401`610
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 (€): 30002200
Pros and Cons: Ford Fusion has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Nissan Note has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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