Ford Fusion SE vs Volkswagen Passat B8

Ford Fusion SE

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Volkswagen Passat B8

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Ford Fusion SE

The Ford Fusion SE mixes five-seat practicality with confident performance at a price that reads as good value in its segment. With FWD, 245 hp and a 453-liter trunk, it suits commuting, growing families, and road-trip duty while keeping fuel use reasonable at 8.5 L/100 km.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety245 hp

Car B

Volkswagen Passat B8

The Volkswagen Passat B8 focuses on efficiency and practicality, delivering good value in its segment. With 5.2 L/100 km combined consumption and a 586 L trunk, it fits growing families and long-distance travel.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.2 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 67

City 50 / 43

Budget / value 64 / 71

Road trip 52 / 64

Performance 35 / 25

Cargo 25 / 32

Practical 43 / 50

Premium 25 / 29

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Fusion SE · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Fusion SE Volkswagen Passat B8

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Fusion SE

Good value in its segment at $27,500 for a well-rounded daily driver.
Responsive acceleration (245 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) for confident merging and passing.
Family-ready layout with five seats and a usable 453-liter trunk.
Efficient for its class at 8.5 L/100 km and easygoing FWD manners.
453-liter trunk may feel tight for cargo-heavy use.
Front-wheel drive only; not for shoppers set on AWD capability.
Focus is practicality over premium ambiance and features.
If maximum fuel savings are the priority, you may want lower consumption than 8.5 L/100 km.

Volkswagen Passat B8

5.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Large 586 L cargo area suits family gear and road trips
Five seats and FWD make daily commuting straightforward
Strong safety and reliability ranking signals
Not aimed at performance driving or sporty feel
Not positioned as a premium choice
FWD layout may not satisfy buyers wanting AWD
No electric-only range or battery data for EV-focused shoppers

Verdict

Pick Ford Fusion SE if…

Lower entry price

Ford Fusion SE starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…

Performance & capability

Volkswagen Passat B8 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Fusion SE

Volkswagen Passat B8

Verdict

Related comparisons