2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2009 Ford Fusion

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Ford Fusion

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	26	34	$24,149	$25,555
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	30	$20,416	$21,605
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	30	$21,267	$22,505
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	22	33	$23,346	$24,705
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ	22	33	$25,401	$26,880

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4-Door Sedan I4 S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 S FWD	20	29	$17,707	$19,035
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 SE FWD	20	29	$18,542	$20,175
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 SEL FWD	20	29	$20,464	$22,310
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SE AWD	17	25	$22,295	$24,345
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SE FWD	18	26	$20,631	$22,495
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SEL AWD	17	25	$23,429	$25,605
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SEL FWD	18	26	$21,765	$23,755

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,149

$17,707

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,555

$19,035

Monthly Payment Estimate

$426 / month

$317 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is a top contender in its class in almost every way.

The 2009 Ford Fusion is a great choice for those who place their priorities on style and handling, but if interior space matters to you, look elsewhere.

TCC Likes

Elegant interior styling and top-tier materials
Refined, responsive powertrains
Four-cylinder fuel economy

Responsive steering/handling
Good looks
Cutting-edge entertainment systems

TCC Dislikes

Not very sporty
No screen-based nav system

No manual V-6 option
Fuel economy lags behind class leaders
Availability of stability control is limited

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Mid-Size Sedan

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

54.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

100.4

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

191.8

190.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.0

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

107.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

28.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

80.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.3

15.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.65 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

38.7

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QGG

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P205/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QGG

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P205/60TR16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

3181

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

9.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6400

160 @ 6250

Engine Type

Gas/Electric 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

159 @ 5000

156 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

LAT

99Z

Displacement

2.4L/146.5

2.3L/140

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.14

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.84

Trans Order Code

ME7

445

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.05

4.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.95

3.31

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.23

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Ford Fusion

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Independent

Independent multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bars

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent double wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bars

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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