p215/55r-17 93v m+s ... 16.0 sec @ 90 ... HONDA ACCORD. EX ... Nissan
refused to provide transmission-ratio data on grounds that it is proprietary
information.
VEHICLE base price price as tested dimensions
Honda Accord EX
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE
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$25,290 $29,180
$26,165 $26,165
$24,880 $25,065
$25,840 $25,840
191.4 inches 72.8 inches 57.7 inches 109.3 inches 62.8 inches 62.7 inches F: 56 cubic feet R: 47 cubic feet 16 cubic feet
191.5 inches 72.0 inches 57.9 inches 109.3 inches 62.4 inches 62.4 inches F: 57 cubic feet R: 44 cubic feet 15 cubic feet
191.7 inches 72.2 inches 58.5 inches 110.4 inches 62.1 inches 61.0 inches F: 53 cubic feet R: 49 cubic feet 16 cubic feet
DOHC 16-valve inline-4 144 cu in (2354 cc)
DOHC 16-valve inline-4 152 cu in (2488 cc)
DOHC 20-valve inline-5 151 cu in (2480 cc)
185 @ 6400 181 @ 3900 6800 rpm 17.8
182 @ 6000 180 @ 4000 6600 rpm 17.2
170 @ 5700 177 @ 4250 6000 rpm 19.1
191.7 inches 72.9 inches 58.1 inches 112.2 inches 62.7 inches 62.4 inches F: 58 cubic feet R: 48 cubic feet trunk 16 cubic feet
length width height wheelbase front track REAR track interior volume
Final Results RANK
1 2 3 4 ax M im
POWERTRAIN
driveline
6-speed automatic front 1 4.58/5.4/35 2 2.96/8.3/54 3 1.91/12.9/84 4 1.45/17.0/111 5 1.00/24.7/122 6 0.75/32.9/122 axle ratio:1 3.07
transmission driven wheels gear ratio:1/ mph per 100 rpm/ max mph
CVT front low: 4.12/5.7/39 high: 0.63/37/127
CVT front low: NOT AVAILABLE† high: NOT AVAILABLE†
3.24
4.83
6-speed automatic front 1 4.04/4.9/29 2 2.37/8.3/50 3 1.56/12.6/76 4 1.16/16.9/101 5 0.85/23.1/114 6 0.67/29.3/114 3.87
CHASSIS F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar brakes F: 11.8-inch vented disc R: 11.9-inch disc stability control fully defeatable, traction off tires Michelin Energy Saver A/S 235/50R-17 96H M+S suspension
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 11.5-inch vented disc R: 11.1-inch disc fully defeatable, traction off Michelin Primacy MXV4 215/55R-17 94V M+S
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 11.7-inch vented disc R: 11.5-inch disc partially defeatable, traction off Continental ContiProContact P215/55R-17 93V M+S
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.3-inch vented disc R: 10.7-inch disc permanent Continental ContiProContact 215/55R-17 94H M+S
C/D TEST RESULTS acceleration
0–30 mph 0–60 mph 0–100 mph 0-110 MPH 1/4-mile @ mph rolling start, 5–60 mph top gear, 30–50 mph top gear, 50–70 mph top speed
2.6 sec 8.3 sec 24.9 sec 35.8 sec 16.4 sec @ 85
3.2 sec 7.7 sec 19.8 sec 24.9 sec 16.1 sec @ 91
2.9 sec 7.6 sec 20.5 sec 26.6 sec 16.0 sec @ 90
3.0 sec 8.8 sec 23.9 sec 30.8 sec 16.8 sec @ 85
9.0 sec 4.3 sec 6.3 sec 122 mph (gov ltd)
8.1 sec 3.9 sec 4.8 sec 127 mph (gov ltd)
8.2 sec 4.0 sec 5.3 sec 119 mph (gov ltd)
9.3 sec 3.7 sec 5.6 sec 114 mph (gov ltd)
braking, 70–0 mph roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 610-ft slalom
175 feet
184 feet
184 feet
185 feet
0.87 g 39.9 mph
0.87 g 39.1 mph
0.84 g 39.7 mph
0.84 g* 41.2 mph*
3477 pounds 58.4/41.6
3297 pounds 60.9/39.1
3136 pounds 59.6/40.4
3240 pounds 59.8/40.2
16.5 gallons 91 octane 25/37 mpg 18 mpg
17.2 gallons 87 octane 26/35 mpg 18 mpg
18.0 gallons 87 octane 27/38 mpg 19 mpg
18.5 gallons 87 octane 22/31 mpg 18 mpg
40 dBA 71 dBA 67 dBA
38 dBA 75 dBA 68 dBA
38 dBA 75 dBA 69 dBA
39 dBA 73 dBA 69 dBA
chassis
weight
curb %front/%rear fuel
tank rating epa city/hwy c/d 300-mile trip
sound level
idle full throttle 70-mph cruise
tested by TONY QUIROGA and AARON ROBINSON in Rosamond, California † Nissan refused to provide transmission-ratio data on grounds that it is proprietary information. * Stability-control-inhibited.
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power hp @ rpm torque lb-ft @ rpm redline lb per hp
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 97 cu in (1596 cc) 178 @ 5700 184 @ 2500 6500 rpm 19.5
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engine
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Ford Fusion SE EcoBoost
VEHICLE driver comfort ergonomics REAR-seat comfort rear-seat space* trunk space* features/amenities* fit and finish interior styling exterior styling rebates/extras* as-tested price
20
subtotal
100
10 10 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 5
POWERTRAIN 1/4-mile acceleration* flexibility* fuel economy* engine nvh transmission
20
subtotal
55
5 10 10 10
CHASSIS
9 9 5 4 5 6 9 8 8 0 19 82
9 7 4 5 5 10 8 8 9 0 17 82
8 9 3 3 5 5 7 7 7 0 20 74
8 8 4 5 5 5 8 6 6 1 19 75
20 4 9 10 9 52
18 3 9 8 7 45
20 4 10 8 8 50
16 4 9 6 7 42
20 7 9 9 9 54
18 7 9 8 7 49
18 7 6 7 8 46
21
18
15
performance* steering feel brake feel handling ride
20
subtotal
60
19 8 9 9 9 54
fun to drive
25
23
grand total
240
211 202 191 178
10 10 10 10
EXPERIENCE
* These objective scores are calculated from the vehicle’s dimensions, capacities, rebates and extras, and/or test results.
