| Year Make Model | 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium 4dr Sedan AWD with EcoBoost (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger sedan |
| Base MSRP | $32,995 |
| Options on test vehicle | White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat ($495); SE Luxury Driver Assist Package ($1,000 -- includes blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert, lane-keeping system driver alert with lane-keeping alert and lane-keeping aid, auto high beams, rain-sensing wipers, 110-volt outlet); Voice-Activated Navigation System ($795); 19-Inch H-Spoke Dark Stainless Aluminum Wheels ($695). |
| As-tested MSRP | $35,980 |
| Assembly location | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,999/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.3 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 240 @ 5,500 (237 with 87 octane) |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 270 @ 3,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.58, II= 2.96, III= 1.91, IV= 1.45, V=1.0, VI= 0.75 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.36 |
| Differential(s) | Front: open, Center: electronically controlled clutch-type limited slip, Rear: open |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.8 |
| Tire make and model | Contrinental ContiProContact |
| Tire size | 235/40R19 (96V) front and rear |
| Wheel size | 19-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Allloy |
| Brakes, front | 11.8-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11.9-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.4 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.9 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.1 @ 90.6 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.6 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.6 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 7.2 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 10.6 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 15.2 @ 90.4 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 123 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 66.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.87 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 71.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 63.5 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,300 |
| Acceleration comments | Feels great coming off the line under boost (with brake torque). Shifts aren't rushed and could be faster. Otherwise, engine feels amply powerful. Will rev match on downshifts, but not aggressively. |
| Braking comments | Nothing special. Medium-hard brake pedal. No significant fade. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: With nondefeat ESC ruling the day, there's little a driver can do but hold the throttle wide open and steer. Still, the number is good. Slalom: Goes where it's pointed reasonably well. Exits under throttle with neutral attitude. Very good body control for a car in this segment. |
| Test date | 9/25/2012 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 79.81 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 34.5 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.7 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.8 head/cross |
| Odometer (mi.) | 5,310 |
| Fuel used for test | 87 octane |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 37/37 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 22 city/31 highway/25 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 22.1 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 17.5 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 542.5 |
| Stereo description | Sony 12-speaker AM/FM in-dash single-CD player with CD MP3 playback stereo |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB x2, SD card slot |
| Satellite radio | Standard Sirius with 6-month subscription |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional touchscreen, voice activation with traffic |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard: doors, ignition, trunk |
| Parking aids | Rear back-up camera |
| Blind-spot detection | Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Optional departure warning with active correction |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,681 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,736 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 191.7 |
| Width (in.) | 72.9 |
| Height (in.) | 58.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 112.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.4 |
| 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) | 16.0 |
| 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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