Comparisons · 2017

2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2017 Ford Fusion FWD

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel: 9.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Ford Fusion FWD costs about $1,504 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu requires premium fuel. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Chevrolet2017 Chevrolet MalibuFull specifications →vsFord2017 Ford Fusion FWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Chevrolet Malibu9.1 l/100km
2017 Ford Fusion FWD9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Chevrolet Malibu212.5 g/km
2017 Ford Fusion FWD224.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Chevrolet Malibu1,536 kg
2017 Ford Fusion FWD1,576.2 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Chevrolet Malibu4
2017 Ford Fusion FWD4
Owner complaints
2017 Chevrolet Malibu724
2017 Ford Fusion FWD1,109
NCAP overall rating
2017 Chevrolet Malibu5
2017 Ford Fusion FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Chevrolet Malibu2017 Ford Fusion FWD
CO2212.5 g/km224.3 g/km
Combined9.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints7241,109
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B110L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Kerb weight1,536 kg1,576.2 kg
NCAP overall55
Recall campaigns44
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic 6-spd
Urban10.7 l/100km11.2 l/100km

More on these cars

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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