The 2020 Ford Fusion and Nissan Maxima compete for your attention with their quiet, comfy cabins and sporty performance. Which midsize sedan will give you the comfiest daily cruise? At Jones Ford, we’re here to help you make the right choice.
Spacious Seating: 2020 Ford Fusion
For the roomiest ride, choose the Ford Fusion. Whether you settle into the front or rear, this midsize sedan treats you to an abundance of head- and legroom. Spacious seating and plush seat padding make the Fusion perfect for road trips with friends.
Inside the Nissan Maxima, you’ll enjoy a quiet ride and snug, nicely contoured front seats. There’s really only one drawback: the backseats are a little short on legroom. If you’ve got tall passengers to transport, it’s best to stick with the Fusion.
Easy-to-Use Technology: It’s a Tie!
Both the Ford Fusion and Nissan Maxima will do an excellent job of keeping you connected. These midsize sedans feature complete smartphone integration, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to display apps on your car’s central touch screen. To keep your eyes on the road, you can also press a button on the steering wheel to access your phone’s voice controls. It’s equally easy to keep devices charged, thanks to each car’s multiple USB ports.
Sporty Performance: 2020 Nissan Maxima
Nissan likes to bill the Maxima as the segment’s four-door sports car. And, with its standard 300-horsepower V6 engine, the Maxima lives up to its athletic aspirations. Though it’s not quite as agile as a true sports car, the Maxima’s communicative steering and solid handling make it very easy to handle.
The 2020 Ford Fusion might not make 300 horses, but it does have some sporty options up its sleeve. This midsize sedan offers three engine options, the most powerful of which supplies plenty of speed, with 240 horses and 270 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to its dependable performance, you’ll feel equally confident merging onto highways and navigating curvy mountain roads.
Ride Comfort: 2020 Ford Fusion
The Fusion is all about ride comfort. If you do a lot of traveling, you’ll appreciate how well the Fusion absorbs bumps in the road. The cabin also keeps wind and road noise at minimum volumes, so you can look forward to on-road chats.
The 2020 Maxima also offers a quiet ride. However, because the Maxima is tuned for performance, the ride can feel a little stiff, reducing overall passenger comfort. This is especially true if you opt for the optional sport-tuned suspension. The sportier the Maxima’s performance, the harsher the ride.
We love the 2020 Nissan Maxima’s quick, powerful ride. However, the 2020 Ford Fusion has a lot more of what modern drivers crave, from smooth comfort to high-tech options. To test-drive the 2020 Fusion, visit us at Jones Ford. As your North Charleston Ford dealership, we’re happy to help you figure out which Fusion trim model is right for you.