| Year Make Model | 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan |
| Base MSRP | $27,200 |
| As-tested MSRP | $30,975 |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine combined with electric motor(s), all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,999/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.3 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 141 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 129 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 188 @ 6,000 |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.8 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Energy Saver |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size | 225/50R17 (93V) |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.3 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 5.5 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.4 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 12.0 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 16.1 @ 88.7 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 132 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 64.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.79 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 35.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 80.7 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 62.4 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,000 |
| Acceleration comments | Nothing special here. Not enough to make traction an issue. Was able to achieve 80 percent battery power on all runs. No special technique involved; just mat the gas and go. |
| Braking comments | The brakes jump in aggressively, yet the pedal is soft. As with many hybrids, the feel of this pedal takes time to get used to. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Feels remarkably light and responsive for a midsize hybrid sedan. Limits are low but the handling is very predictable. Slalom: Light steering effort still yields enough feel to guide Fusion with confidence during fast transitions. Again, low limits but good manners. Small, predictable yaw delay. A remarkably rewarding hybrid. |
| Test date | 9/25/2012 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 79.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 31.3 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.7 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.0 |
| Odometer (mi.) | 3,688 |
| Fuel used for test | 87-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 35/35 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 47 city/47 highway/47 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 40.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.5 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,639 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,636 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58.7/41.3 |
| Length (in.) | 191.8 |
| Width (in.) | 72.9 |
| Height (in.) | 58.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 112.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.3 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.5 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 44.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.2 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.8 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.8 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.9 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 12.0 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
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