Pontiac G6 or Ford Fusion V6? - Page 4 - Ford Forums

E.I.B. Student · 02-22-2006, 17:30

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Originally Posted by CincyFordman

Seeing the two side by side, they have nothing in common on the outside. just platform and engine. The Fusion stands taller, longer and wider. I think the Fusion wins hands down. Of cousre, the Mazda has a 3.5l option. But Fusion will have a SVT version soon.

Soon could be years in the performance buisness

The Ford is supposed to have alot better quality than the Mazda and way better than the wimpy low rated G6. Do you read any car magazines? the Fusion is getting raved about the G6 is just another sedan.

McGoof17 · 08-21-2006, 00:42

my dad has a 5speed fusion and its a lot of fun to drive. the only thing i wish they would change is that they offered the v6 with a manual trans. if they did that then there wouldnt be anything i would want changed about this car.

ConFusion · 03-26-2008, 12:14

There's no question in my mind. I have always driven a Ford car or truck and don't plan on changing now. I love my new '08 Fusion SEL.

**360ci** · 03-29-2008, 05:59

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Originally Posted by Oil Can Harry

Which car is the best deal in the V6 version? I prefer coupes or 4 doors
and G6 makes the coupe but the profile of the coupe is abit annoying to me.
The Fusion only comes in the 4 door but the body looks better. The engine
in the Ford is also more advanced supposedly. The fusion looks decent from
the back with the dual exhaust. Anybody tested both cars or have opinions?

I went with a G6 GT for three reasons: First, the G6 offers a manumatic transmission, the Fusion does not. Second, I was able to get $5400 in dealer and credit rebates off the G6, and only a mere $1250 off a Fusion SEL V6. Third, the powertrain warranty is a lot longer and I got three years worth of synthetic oil changes included in the price. So I couldn't pass on that.

Yes, the Fusion engine is more advanced - which means its more complicated. The 3.5L G6 engine design dates back to the early 80's. It's been updated several times since then of course to make it emissions compliant. Torque is also readily available at nearly any rpm. I find the Duratec 3.0L too peaky. My '99 3.0 Vulcan is a much better engine for an everyday city runabout.