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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 240 hp FFV 6A)
Overall Rating
(1 reviews)would buy again!
makayla trentham • May 19, 2024
3.5I love this car! all around it’s wonderful! it’s fast, gains speed real quick. Only downside is i had to replace the rack and pinion and that was almost 2k, but it was cheaper than buying another car. Gas mileage was better than i expected! i live in...Read More
SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl FFV 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl FFV 6A)
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SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 240 hp FFV 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 240 hp FFV 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 240 hp FFV 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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The Ford Fusion is one of the most successful cars from the Blue Oval and has been around since its 2006 model year.
The Ford Fusion is one of the most successful cars from the Blue Oval and has been around since its 2006 model year. The sedan is an inexpensive yet practical vehicle and received a major redesign in its previous model year. The 2011 sedan comes with minor detail changes and remains technically unchanged. The sedan is powered by a 2.5liter gasoline engine and offers an optional flex-fuel V6 and a normal V6 motor.
We would recommend the SEL trim since it adds a lot more features over the base S trim. You can also have it in an AWD layout for further practicality.
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Makayla trentham
2011 Ford Fusion
••3.5Posted On: May 19, 2024
The color of paint, it’s very fast
The sunroof, no window tint
I love this car! all around it’s wonderful! it’s fast, gains speed real quick. Only downside is i had to replace the rack and pinion and that was almost 2k, but it was cheaper than buying another car. Gas mileage was better than i expected! i live in a rural area and i get almost 30mpg!
The Ford Fusion is one of the most successful cars from the Blue Oval and has been around since its 2006 model year.
The Ford Fusion is one of the most successful cars from the Blue Oval and has been around since its 2006 model year. The sedan is an inexpensive yet practical vehicle and received a major redesign in its previous model year. The 2011 sedan comes with minor detail changes and remains technically unchanged. The sedan is powered by a 2.5liter gasoline engine and offers an optional flex-fuel V6 and a normal V6 motor.
The 2011 Ford Fusion sedan is offered in four trim levels. The trim levels start from S which offers a pretty basic vehicle with quite a few features on board. The SE trim adds some feature upgrades and makes it more practical in real life. The SEL offers a unique feature, a V6 motor with a flex-fuel option and it is offered only with the AWD version of the sedan. The top-specced Sport trim comes with a sport-tuned steering and suspension setup and also comes with a standard V6 motor to offer a truly sporty experience.
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Trims |
S |
SE |
SEL |
SPORT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP (FWD) |
$19,850 |
$21,850 |
$25,300 |
$27,150 |
|
MSRP (AWD) |
N/A |
N/A |
$28,760 |
$29,000 |
|
Features |
16-inch alloy wheels |
17-inch steel wheels |
Heated exterior mirror |
Sport-tuned suspension and steering setup |
|
|
Ford MyKey system |
Automatic headlights |
Puddle lights |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob |
|
|
60/40-split folding rear seats |
Fold-flat passenger seat |
Numerical keyless entry pad |
Unique leather-trimmed seats |
|
|
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel |
Eight-way power driver seat |
Leather upholstery |
Four-way power passenger seat |
We Recommend
We would recommend the SEL trim since it adds a lot more features over the base S trim. You can also have it in an AWD layout for further practicality.
The 2011 Ford Fusion sedan is powered by a 2.5liter straight-four motor. The higher SEL trim comes with an optional V6 motor which has more power and adds flex-fuel capabilities. The basic motor is good for a decent 175 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque.
The motor is adequate for a family sedan and within the city limits the sedan won’t feel underpowered and even if you fully load it up, the engine holds up pretty well. Out on the highways though, you might feel the need for that optional V6 motor if you desire that extra punch. The six-speed manual gearbox is just fine but the optional 6-speed automatic box increases the fuel economy and responsiveness of the powertrain to a certain extent.
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Models |
Ford Fusion |
Nissan Altima |
Subaru Legacy 2.5i |
Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$19,850 |
$20,270 |
$19,995 |
$20,195 |
|
Engine |
2.5-liter 4 cylinder |
2.5-liter 4 cylinder |
2.5L H-4 |
2.5-liter 4 cylinder |
|
Transmission |
6-speed Automatic |
CVT Automatic |
6-Speed Manual |
6-speed manual |
|
Power |
175 @ 6000 |
175 @ 5600 |
170 @ 5600 |
169 @ 6000 |
|
Torque |
172 @ 4500 |
180 @ 3900 |
170 @ 4000 |
167 @ 4100 |
The Nissan Altima has identical horsepower as the Fusion but it offers the best in class torque output from a powerplant of similar displacement. The Subaru Legacy’s flat-4 motor doesn’t pack in some extra punch and the performance is just at par with the rest of the rivals on the list. The Camry takes the bottom place both in terms of horsepower and torque output.
An excellent fuel economy is what most budget sedan buyers look for in the offerings and the Ford Fusion doesn’t disappoint a bit. With its 2.5liter powerplant, it returns a respectable 22mpg in urban limits while out on the highways the number climbs to 32mpg. The combined mpg is rated at 25mpg.
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Model |
Ford Fusion |
Nissan Altima |
Subaru Legacy 2.5i |
Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPG (city) |
22 |
23 |
19 |
22 |
|
MPG (highway) |
32 |
32 |
27 |
33 |
|
MPG (combined) |
25 |
26 |
23 |
27 |
The Nissan Altima is, by far, the most impressive sedan on the list. Despite its highest power output, on paper, it is the most fuel-efficient sedan here although its numbers are more only by a slight margin. The Subaru Legacy’s fuel efficiency takes a hit owing to its flat-four engine and sits at the bottom of the chart. The Toyota Camry is also as efficient as the Fusion and the Altima.
The interior of the Ford Fusion sedan is simple but attractive in its own way. The overall design language appeals to the eye once you are inside and there are plenty of soft-touch materials all around the cabin. The fit and finish levels are commendable with plenty of storage spaces inside.
The sitting position of the Fusion is lower than its rivals and the adjustable seats along with the tilt and telescoping steering wheel offer an excellent driving position. There is ample legroom for the front passenger as well as the rear passengers with a good amount of headroom too. The cabin is quiet in most of the environments owing to the increased sound deadening from the last model year refresh.
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Model |
Ford Fusion |
Nissan Altima |
Subaru Legacy 2.5i |
Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Passenger Volume (ft cube) |
102.8 |
101.9 |
104.6 |
102.7 |
|
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
39.2/57.8/44.3 |
40/56.4/45.0 |
40.0/58.1/42.9 |
38.3/58.0/41.6 |
|
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
37.8/56.69/38.3 |
37.1/56.4/36.1 |
37.0/57.3/38.1 |
38.1/56.6/38.9 |
The Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy have the best headroom for the front passenger and the driver among the rivals while the Camry offers a slightly better headroom for the rear passengers. When pitted against each other, the Legacy is the most spacious one on the list but lacks in the overall fit and finish levels of the interiors among the competition.
The infotainment system of the Ford Fusion comes with the excellent SYNC 3 system and incorporates some basic entertainment features such as a CD player, AM/FM, and HD radio. The optional navigation system also displays Sirius Travel Link real-time information which ranges from real-time traffic updates to weather conditions and sports scores. Some optional features include a high-wattage Sony audio system.
Some highlighted features of the infotainment system are:
The 2011 Ford Fusion looks like a perfect family sedan from every angle. The bigger front grille with chrome bars might not look too appealing but it goes along with the rest of the design quite seamlessly.
The headlamp units are sculpted into the front fenders nicely and the simple design of the sheet metal gives an overall ordinary look to the sedan. Its design is a lot sleeker than some of its rivals while it is not as sleek as the Kia Optima.
|
Model |
Ford Fusion |
Nissan Altima |
Subaru Legacy 2.5i |
Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
curb weight(lbs) |
3472 |
3212 |
3514 |
3300 |
|
Length(in) |
191.7 |
191.9 |
188.8 |
190.9 |
|
Width(in) |
72.9 |
72.0 |
72.4 |
71.7 |
|
Height(in) |
58.1 |
57.8 |
59.0 |
57.9 |
|
Ground clearance(in) |
6.4 |
5.4 |
5.9 |
6.1 |
|
Wheelbase(in) |
112.2 |
109.3 |
108.3 |
109.2 |
|
Track width(in) F/R |
62.7/62.4 |
62.4/62.3 |
62.2/62.8 |
62.4/62.0 |
The Ford Fusion is at par with the rest of the rivals in terms of overall external dimensions but is the widest of all on paper. It also has the longest wheelbase as compared to the rivals.
The 2011 Ford Fusion comes with the latest safety aids and excellent structural engineering which fetched it some respectable safety ratings. The NHTSA gave it a 4-star out of 5 while the IIHS awarded it with the prestigious Top Safety Pick award which translates to an excellent safety aspect. Some standard features of the sedan are traction and stability control, ABS, and active headrests.
Some safety features of the sedan are:
The 2011 Ford Fusion can be termed as an all-rounder sedan ideal for a common American family. It has a decent performance by the budget sedan standards and even offers a high-performance V6 for an extra thrill. The interiors are well built and practical while it doesn’t feel cheap with high-quality materials. Overall, if you’re looking for an ideal family sedan with good fuel efficiency the Ford Fusion is a perfect choice.
