Ford Fusion 0–60 Times
The Ford Fusion 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 37 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Ford Fusion is the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport EcoBoost V6, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Ford Fusion is the 2008 Ford Fusion SEL, which took 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 37 verified production tests of the Ford Fusion, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.83 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.95 seconds at 88.69 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Ford Fusion, led by the 2007 Ford Fusion Steeda V6 at 6.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 5.10sec 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6 · stock
Average 0–60 7.83sec Across 37 production runs
Fastest Modified 6.70sec 2007 Steeda V6 · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.95sec @ 88.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.50sec 2008 SEL
Across 37 verified production runs, the Ford Fusion ranges from 5.10 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 7.83-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Ford Fusion Performance Overview
Ford’s midsize sedan ran from 2006 to 2019, and across 38 independently verified tests it shows a broad performance spread shaped by trim, engine, and powertrain. The first generation (2006–2012) opened with naturally aspirated Duratec four- and six-cylinder engines, plus a hybrid late in the cycle, ranging from 160 to 263 hp. Early benchmarks included the 2006 SEL V6 at 7.2 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2007 Steeda V6 cut that to 6.7 seconds; among regular production trims, the 2010 Sport V6 also reached 6.7 seconds. At the other end, a 2008 SEL recorded 9.5 seconds.
The second generation (2013–2020) moved the Fusion into a wider mix of turbocharged gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid layouts, with output rising to 325 hp in the twin-turbo Sport EcoBoost V6. That shift produced the model’s quickest verified result, the 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6 at 5.1 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.7-second quarter-mile at 101 mph. Other current-era anchors include the Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost and hybrid and Energi variants, illustrating the range from efficiency-focused setups to the Fusion’s fastest factory tune. Today, that 2017 Sport remains the quickest Fusion tested.
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Ford Fusion 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2013–2020 | 7.64s | 5.10s — 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6 | 20 | The Second Generation generation (2013–2020) averaged 7.64 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6 at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 178 to 325 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 2006–2012 | 8.06s | 6.70s — 2010 Sport V6 | 17 | The First Generation generation (2006–2012) averaged 8.06 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2010 Sport V6 at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 160 to 263 hp across 2.3L I-4, 2.5L I-4, 2.5L I-4 + Elec, 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
Second Generation 2013–2020
Avg 0–60 7.64s
Fastest 5.10s
Tests 20
2017 Sport EcoBoost V6
The Second Generation generation (2013–2020) averaged 7.64 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6 at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 178 to 325 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
First Generation 2006–2012
Avg 0–60 8.06s
Fastest 6.70s
Tests 17
2010 Sport V6
The First Generation generation (2006–2012) averaged 8.06 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2010 Sport V6 at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 160 to 263 hp across 2.3L I-4, 2.5L I-4, 2.5L I-4 + Elec, 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Ford Fusion 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
37 production tests + 1 modified · 8 years ▾
2019 Ford Fusion
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec
Production Tests 1
#19
2019 Ford Fusion Police Responder Hybrid
8.20sec 0–60
16.30s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 188 hp
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,913 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 40 C / 36 H / 42.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 37 production runs
How we verify Ford Fusion performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Fusion trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Fusion 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Ford Fusion performance FAQs
11 questions The 2019 Ford Fusion on record here is the Police Responder Hybrid, which reaches 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. That test also recorded a 16.3-second quarter-mile at 88 mph. It uses a 188-hp hybrid powertrain, front-wheel drive, and has a curb weight of 3,913 pounds.
The quickest Ford Fusion on record is the 2017 Fusion Sport EcoBoost V6. It runs from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, making it the fastest Fusion tested. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 13.7 seconds with a 101-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Ford Fusion is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6. It posts a 5.1-second 0-60 time in factory form. There are no modified Fusion runs in the results here, so the fastest stock and fastest overall Fusion are the same car.
Across four verified Fusion Sport EcoBoost V6 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.23 seconds, with a best run of 5.1 seconds. That makes it the quickest commonly tested Fusion trim. It is significantly faster than the broader Fusion average of 7.8 seconds across 38 total tests.
The first-generation Ford Fusion, covering 2006 to 2012, averages 7.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 18 tests. Its quickest version is the 2010 Sport V6 at 6.7 seconds. Power outputs in this generation range from 160 to 263 hp, with both naturally aspirated and hybrid setups represented.
The second-generation Ford Fusion, sold from 2013 to 2020, averages 7.64 seconds to 60 mph across 20 tests. Its fastest trim is the 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6 at 5.1 seconds. Power spans 178 to 325 hp, with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, turbocharged, and twin-turbocharged versions all included.
The fastest first-generation Fusion is the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport V6. It records a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds, the best result among 2006-2012 models. That gives the first generation a respectable top-end performance result, even though it does not match the quicker second-generation Sport EcoBoost V6.
The fastest second-generation Fusion is the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport EcoBoost V6, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds. It is not only the quickest 2013-2020 Fusion, but also the fastest Fusion overall. Among second-generation cars, that run sets the benchmark for stock Fusion performance.
The Fusion Sport EcoBoost V6 is clearly quicker. Across four tests, the Sport EcoBoost V6 averages 5.23 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 5.1 seconds. The Fusion Hybrid averages 8.26 seconds across five tests, with a best of 7.9 seconds, leaving the Sport as the faster trim by a wide margin.
Looking at the general SE and SEL trim groups, the Fusion SE is quicker on average. The SE averages 8.07 seconds to 60 mph across three tests, with a best of 8.0 seconds. The SEL averages 9.08 seconds across four tests, and its best run is 8.7 seconds.
Across 38 Ford Fusion tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.93 seconds at 88.9 mph. The quickest Fusion quarter-mile on record comes from the 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6, which runs 13.7 seconds at 101 mph. For the current-year 2019 model listed here, the Police Responder Hybrid runs 16.3 seconds at 88 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Fusion can do, not a single marketing claim.
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