Ford Fusion vs Pontiac G6
The Pontiac G6 is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,277 | 1,828 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 73 and 6 | 87 and 31 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 84,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 29 | 20 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,277 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 1,828 for the Pontiac G6. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Ford Fusion, 4 for the Pontiac G6.