Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Fusion Hybrid Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Avalon packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford Fusion Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Avalon and the Ford Fusion Hybrid definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Avalon's engine is substantially bigger than the Ford's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Toyota Avalon packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Fusion Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota will have picked up and gone by the time the Fusion Hybrid finally gets moving.

Utility
The Toyota Avalon and the Ford Fusion Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Toyota for a fill-up more often than the Ford because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Avalon offers a bit more head room than the Ford Fusion Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Avalon provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Ford Fusion Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Ford Fusion Hybrid's tank is almost the same size as the Avalon's, though the Toyota Avalon's is slightly bigger. The Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Toyota Avalon compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Ford Fusion Hybrid to the dealership as the Toyota Avalon. The Toyota will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Ford will. The Ford Fusion Hybrid is considerably less costly than the Avalon regarding MSRP. The Avalon will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Fusion Hybrid.

Warranty
The Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Toyota Avalon have the same basic after-sale protection.