Ford Fusion Sport vs Ford Taurus SHO — full comparison

Ford Fusion Sport

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

vs

Ford Taurus SHO

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Ford Fusion Sport

Car A

Ford Fusion Sport

The Ford Fusion Sport blends strong V6 performance with five-seat practicality for growing families and road trips. It’s quick and capable, though its fuel use is higher than many family-focused alternatives.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety10.4 L/100km

Ford Taurus SHO

Car B

Ford Taurus SHO

The Ford Taurus SHO blends a twin‑turbo V6 punch with five-seat practicality, making it a capable pick for road trips and growing families. Expect higher fuel use and FWD traction limits as trade-offs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety365 hp

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 62

City 45 / 30

Budget / value 57 / 53

Road trip 52 / 63

Performance 34 / 37

Cargo 25 / 28

Practical 39 / 37

Premium 28 / 35

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Fusion Sport · Orange = Ford Taurus SHO

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Fusion Sport Ford Taurus SHO

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Pros & cons

Ford Fusion Sport

Strong V6 performance with 325 hp and 474 Nm for effortless passing.
Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s adds confident acceleration when merging.
Seats 5 with a 453 L trunk, suiting family duty and weekend getaways.
Good value in its segment given performance at 33,995.
Combined consumption of 10.4 L/100 km increases running costs.
Front-wheel drive may limit traction in winter conditions.
453 L trunk can feel tight for cargo‑heavy use.
Performance focus may exceed needs if efficiency is your top priority.

Ford Taurus SHO

365 hp and 5.9 s 0–100 km/h enable confident highway passing
500 L trunk and five seats support luggage and passengers on trips
Safety ranks as a noted strength in signals, aligning with family needs
About $35,000 represents good value in its segment
12.4 L/100 km combined consumption raises running costs
Front‑wheel drive may limit traction versus AWD rivals
Less suited to frequent stop‑and‑go city driving per signals
Not ideal for cargo‑heavy hauling despite a 500 L trunk

Verdict

Pick Ford Fusion Sport if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Fusion Sport uses 10.4 L/100km vs 12.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Taurus SHO if…

More power

Ford Taurus SHO puts out 365 hp vs 325 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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