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2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Ford Fusion FWD

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel: 9.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD costs about $1,504 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu requires premium fuel. The 2018 Ford Fusion FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Chevrolet Malibu9.1 l/100km
2018 Ford Fusion FWD9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Chevrolet Malibu213.8 g/km
2018 Ford Fusion FWD224.9 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Chevrolet Malibu1,536 kg
2018 Ford Fusion FWD1,660 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Chevrolet Malibu6
2018 Ford Fusion FWD2
Owner complaints
2018 Chevrolet Malibu697
2018 Ford Fusion FWD439
NCAP overall rating
2018 Chevrolet Malibu5
2018 Ford Fusion FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Chevrolet Malibu2018 Ford Fusion FWD
CO2213.8 g/km224.9 g/km
Combined9.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints697439
Recall campaigns62
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban7.3 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,460 mm1,460 mm
Kerb weight1,536 kg1,660 kg
Length4,920 mm4,870 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban10.7 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,850 mm
Width1,850 mm1,860 mm

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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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