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2019 Ford Fusion FWD vs 2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)

The 2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) uses less fuel: 2.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 78% less. The 2019 Ford Fusion FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 5).

2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Ford Fusion FWD9.4 l/100km
2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)2.1 l/100km
Kerb weight
2019 Ford Fusion FWD1,660 kg
2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)1,560 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Ford Fusion FWD3
2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)5
Owner complaints
2019 Ford Fusion FWD377
2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)259

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Ford Fusion FWD2019 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)
Combined9.4 l/100km2.1 l/100km
Complaints377259
Recall campaigns35
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70California ZEV
Extra-urban7.6 l/100km2.4 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineElectricity
Gears61
Height1,460 mm1,560 mm
Kerb weight1,660 kg1,560 kg
Length4,870 mm4,480 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (A1)
Urban11.2 l/100km1.9 l/100km
Wheelbase2,850 mm2,700 mm
Width1,860 mm1,790 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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