Ford Fusion 2005 vs Nissan Note 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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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): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 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`640 | 1`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 (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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