2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
In comparing the 2009 Ford Fusion's and the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and interior volume. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Ford Fusion's and the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is a better car than the 2009 Ford Fusion.
2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Pricing
A used 2009 Ford Fusion ranges from $3,441 to $10,496 while a used 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is priced between $3,483 to $9,702.
2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Ford Fusion loses 50 percent of its value and the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Ford Fusion.
2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.3 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Jetta's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars.
2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.4 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Jetta the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2009 Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta base engine makes 170 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles.This gives the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2009 Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2009 Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2009 Ford Fusion and the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3441 - 10496
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.499693
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3483 - 9702
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.306521 / 10
Reliability:
8.419565 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Fusion Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2009 Ford Fusion Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, V6 SE, V6 SEL
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
S, S PZEV, SE, SE PZEV, SEL, SEL PZEV, TDI, TDI Loyal Edition, Wolfsburg Edition, Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, SportWagen S, SportWagen S PZEV, SportWagen SE, SportWagen SE PZEV, SportWagen SEL, SportWagen SEL PZEV, SportWagen TDI
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3181 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3230 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
179.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
205/55R16