Nissan Note (2005 – 2008) vs Ford Fusion European (2005 – 2012): specs compared
The Nissan Note is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 101 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 10.9 s. The Ford Fusion European uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,070 kg against 1,092 kg. At 4,079 mm, the Nissan Note is 58 mm longer than the Ford Fusion European.
| Specification |
Nissan
Note
2005 – 2008
|
Ford
Fusion European
2005 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 110 hp | 68 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 128 – 200 Nm | 124 – 204 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 16.5 s | 10.9 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 183 km/h | 159 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.4 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,549 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,482 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,092 – 1,165 kg | 1,070 – 1,162 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

