Ford Fusion vs Pontiac G6
The Pontiac G6 is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,533 | 1,611 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 67 and 6 | 59 and 29 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 97,000 miles | 79,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 28 | 22 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,533 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 1,611 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: 5 for the Ford Fusion, 4 for the Pontiac G6.