Compare 2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2011 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Kia Optima

2011 Chevrolet Malibu
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2011 Ford Fusion
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2011 Kia Optima
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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS 22 33 $20,876 $21,975
4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT 22 33 $21,826 $22,975
4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT 22 33 $24,115 $25,385
4-Door Sedan LTZ 22 33 $25,806 $27,165
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4-Door Sedan FWD S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan FWD S 22 32 $18,594 $19,850
4-Door Sedan FWD SE 22 29 $20,196 $21,850
4-Door Sedan FWD SEL 23 33 $23,300 $25,300
4-Door Sedan FWD SPORT 18 27 $24,966 $27,150
4-Door Sedan FWD Hybrid 41 36 $26,270 $28,600
4-Door Sedan AWD SEL 18 26 $26,414 $28,760
4-Door Sedan AWD SPORT 17 24 $26,630 $29,000
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4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual LX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual LX 24 35 $18,800 $19,200
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic LX 24 34 $19,780 $20,700
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic EX 24 34 $21,210 $22,700
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic EX 22 34 $23,080 $24,700
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic SX 22 34 $24,480 $26,200
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic EX Hybrid 34 39 $24,760 $26,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$20,876
$18,594
$18,800
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$21,975
$19,850
$19,200
Monthly Payment Estimate
$366 / month
$331 / month
$320 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu isn't edgy or high-performance, but it has everything that most mid-size sedan shoppers seek. The 2011 Ford Fusion comes in a few finely developed flavors; Sport, Hybrid and base are a few of the best tastes. Kia simply gets it; basic doesn't have to be boring, and the 2011 Kia Optima shows that mid-size sedan shoppers don't have to settle to design boredom or a lack of features.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 22 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
33 mpg 32 mpg 35 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Mid-Size Sedan Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
37.6 37.1 34.7
Front Head Room (in)
39.4 38.7 40.0
Second Hip Room (in)
52.1 53.4 54.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 57.4 57.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.7 100.3 102.2
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 37.8 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.9 56.5 55.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 42.3 45.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0 54.0 54.7
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.3 72.2 72.1
Track Width, Front (in)
59.6 61.7 63.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 5.3
Length, Overall (in)
191.8 190.6 190.7
Height, Overall (in)
57.1 56.8 57.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.0 61.3 63.0
Wheelbase (in)
112.3 107.4 110.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.1 16.5 15.4
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.65 x - TBD - - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.87 x - TBD - - TBD - 11.2 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.4 17.5 18.5
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7 - TBD - 2.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4 16.0 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4 39.0 35.8
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17 P205/60VR16 P205/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA T7E NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17 P205/60VR16 P205/60R16
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA T7E NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3432 3285 3206
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5 - TBD - 3.7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD - 110
Engine
Fuel System
SFI SMPI Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 4500 172 @ 4500 186 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
LE5 99A NA
Displacement
2.4L/145 2.5L/152 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
169 @ 6400 175 @ 6000 200 @ 6300
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl Gas I4 Gas I4
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 25 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 32 35
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 22 24
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.03 1.27
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual Manual
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.68 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.45 3.26
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.31 1.69
Trans Type
6 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.84 1.02
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.19 3.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 1.84 1.93
Trans Order Code
MH8 446 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.77 4.38 4.33-3.25
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Malibu Ford Fusion Kia Optima
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 0.63 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.87 0.94 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Independent Independent Multi-link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent SLA MacPherson Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 7.5 6.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 6 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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