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The 2020 Ford Fusion may not be the most athletic car in the class, but it's certainly in the top half. It offers three powertrains, with the two turbocharged engines delivering ample power for most drivers. The Fusion rides smoothly, and it's agile enough to handle winding roads with ease. Gas mileage estimates are meager for the midsize car class.
The Fusion comes standard with a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. With this powertrain, the Fusion doesn't feel that quick.
You're better off springing for one of the more potent engine options, which you can get in anything beyond the base trim. Those options are a 181-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder and a 245-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-four. These engines are more energetic and deliver noticeably quicker acceleration. They don't turn this sedan into a speed demon, but they make it more enjoyable to drive.
The Fusion gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway with its base engine. It gets the same ratings with the larger turbo-four. The most fuel-efficient setup is with the smaller turbo-four. This Fusion gets 23 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Many rivals are more fuel-efficient.
We review the Ford Fusion Hybrid and plug-in-hybrid Fusion Energi separately.
The Fusion rides smoothly, absorbing most road imperfections easily. By midsize sedan standards, the Fusion also provides a lot of athleticism. It feels buttoned-down around turns, and there's not much body roll. Winding roads pose no problems, and the brakes provide plenty of stopping power. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and all-wheel drive is available.
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