Nissan Note 2009 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Note is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Note engine produces 8 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Note consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Nissan Note over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Note consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Nissan Cube | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| 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: | 4.10 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Note is 8 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Note is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1175 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Note has 57 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. This could mean that the Nissan Note uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 157 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Nissan Note can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`546 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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