Compare 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2016 Chrysler 200 vs 2016 Ford Fusion

2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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2016 Chrysler 200
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2016 Ford Fusion
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4-Door Sedan Hybrid w/1HY
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Hybrid w/1HY 47 46 $26,659 $27,770
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL 27 37 $21,516 $21,625
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS 27 37 $22,195 $23,120
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT 27 37 $24,019 $25,020
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT 22 33 $27,475 $28,620
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/1LZ 27 37 $27,955 $29,120
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ 22 33 $29,683 $30,920
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4-Door Sedan C AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
200 4-Door Sedan C AWD 18 29 $30,889 $31,785
200 4-Door Sedan C FWD 23 36 $26,926 $27,570
200 4-Door Sedan C Platinum AWD 18 29 $30,889 $31,785
200 4-Door Sedan C Platinum FWD 23 36 $26,926 $27,570
200 4-Door Sedan LX FWD 23 36 $22,008 $22,115
200 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD 23 36 $24,143 $24,610
200 4-Door Sedan Limited Platinum FWD 23 36 $24,143 $24,610
200 4-Door Sedan S AWD 18 29 $29,121 $29,905
200 4-Door Sedan S FWD 23 36 $25,159 $25,690
200 4-Door Sedan Touring FWD 23 36 $22,008 $22,115
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4-Door Sedan S FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD 22 34 $21,329 $22,750
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD 44 41 $24,070 $25,675
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE AWD 22 31 $26,076 $28,115
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD 22 34 $22,557 $24,320
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD 44 41 $24,560 $26,480
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD 22 31 $30,858 $33,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD 22 33 $29,003 $31,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD 44 41 $29,151 $31,430
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury 40 36 $31,443 $33,900
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium 40 36 $33,140 $35,730
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,659
$30,889
$21,329
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,770
$31,785
$22,750
Monthly Payment Estimate
$463 / month
$530 / month
$379 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.4
8.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu lineup skips performance models, plush luxury appointments, and all-wheel drive; yet the driving experience, comfortable cabin, and frugal numbers may convince you to trade in that Camry, Accord, or Fusion. The 2016 Chrysler 200 stands out for style, safety, and V-6 power—but rear-seat head room is its downfall. The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid combines high gas mileage and a quiet ride with one of the best-looking family-sedan bodies.
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Fuel Economy
City
47 mpg 18 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
46 mpg 29 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
53.4 52.7 54.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.5 57.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.9 101.4 102.8
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.4 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 56.7 56.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 42.2 44.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.1 54.5 55
Second Leg Room (in)
38.1 37.6 38.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 38.7 39.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 62.1 62.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
NA 5.8 -
Length, Overall (in)
193.8 192.3 191.7
Height, Overall (in)
57.6 58.7 58.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.5 62 62.4
Wheelbase (in)
111.4 108 112.2
Liftover Height (in)
NA 28.6 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.0 73.6 72.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.6 16 16
Brakes
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)
- TBD - 11 11.9
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13 11.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.0 15.8 16.5
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.8 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37 39.8 37.6
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
RA9 TSU NA
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/45VR18 P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
T125/80R16 Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
RA9 TSU NA
Spare Tire Order Code
ZAM NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/45VR18 P215/60HR16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - 100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - 1000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3457 3802 3431
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 X 8 16 X 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 X 8 16 X 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 730 500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 160 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 4750 262 @ 4250 175 @ 4500
Engine Order Code
LKN ERB 997
Displacement
1.8L/110 3.6 L/220 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
124 @ 5000 295 @ 6350 175 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
46 29 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
47 18 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
46 22 26
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.91 1.91
Trans Type
NA 9 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
NA 3.81 2.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 2.84 2.96
Trans Order Code
MKE DF5 44W
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.64 3.25 3.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.38 1.45
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.81 0.75
First Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 4.70 4.58
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.58 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.70 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Malibu Chrysler 200 Ford Fusion
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
3.8 8.0 6.8 (Est)
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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