2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Ford Taurus

Performance

The significant difference between the 2019 Ford Taurus and the 2019 Ford Fusion is the way the vehicles run. The 2019 Fusion is a hybrid, partial electric car with a 141 horsepower two-liter engine that runs off of a combination of unleaded fuel and electric overdrive. Contrastingly, the Taurus has a 288 horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine that runs solely on fuel. The Fusion gets an EPA estimated combined 42 miles per gallon which will save you money at the pump, but Fusion has a smaller, 14-gallon tank while Taurus has a 19-gallon tank capacity. Fusion's two speed CVT transmission doesn't accelerate in the same way as the Taurus' six-speed automatic so some drivers will prefer Taurus' familiar rev and throttle.

Appearance

Compared to the Fusion, the Taurus has a slightly larger, slightly boxier build. Both vehicles have aluminum wheels, but the Fusion has 17-inch wheels to the Taurus' 18-inch ones. Overall, the Taurus is more prominent all over, offering slightly more legroom than the Fusion as well. Both cars have broad front grilles and lightly tinted windows, but the Fusion comes with an available sunroof upgrade option.

Features

Both cars are great family cars since they have front and rear cupholders and plenty of cargo space. The Ford Taurus has a higher luggage capacity and a roomier backseat than the Fusion, making it easier to seat adults next to your car seat. What Fusion lacks in space it makes up for in convenience features like adaptive cruise control and USB chargers. Ultimately, which car is best for you and your family will depend on how much space you need and how you feel about hybrid vehicles. Both the 2019 Ford Fusion and the 2019 Ford Taurus are reliable family cars that won't break the bank.

You don't have to take our word for it. If you want to know if the Fusion or the Taurus is for you, you should test drive them both. Come down to Harrison Ford and let our experts set you up with a test drive and discuss your options.