Compare 2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2017 Chrysler 200 vs 2017 Ford Fusion

2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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2017 Chrysler 200
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2017 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 49 43 $26,760 $27,875
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL 27 36 $21,571 $21,680
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS 27 36 $22,296 $23,225
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT 27 36 $24,120 $25,125
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ 22 33 $29,736 $30,975
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200C Platinum AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
200 200C Platinum AWD 18 28 $30,889 $31,785
200 200C Platinum FWD 23 36 $26,926 $27,570
200 200S AWD 18 28 $29,121 $29,905
200 200S Alloy Edition AWD 18 28 $29,121 $29,905
200 200S Alloy Edition FWD 23 36 $25,159 $25,690
200 200S FWD 23 36 $25,159 $25,690
200 LX FWD 23 36 $22,008 $22,115
200 Limited Platinum FWD 23 36 $24,143 $24,610
200 Touring FWD 23 36 $22,008 $22,115
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Hybrid Platinum FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Fusion Hybrid Platinum FWD 43 41 $35,088 $37,130
Fusion Hybrid S FWD 43 41 $24,625 $25,785
Fusion Hybrid SE FWD 43 41 $25,128 $26,590
Fusion Hybrid Titanium FWD 43 41 $29,409 $31,120
Fusion Platinum AWD 20 29 $36,620 $38,750
Fusion Platinum FWD 21 31 $34,730 $36,750
Fusion S FWD 21 32 $21,592 $22,610
Fusion SE AWD 20 29 $26,020 $27,535
Fusion SE FWD 21 32 $22,434 $23,740
Fusion Sport AWD 17 26 $31,757 $33,605
Fusion Titanium AWD 20 29 $30,939 $32,740
Fusion Titanium FWD 21 31 $29,049 $30,740
Fusion Energi Platinum FWD N/A N/A $38,859 $41,120
Fusion Energi SE FWD N/A N/A $31,299 $33,120
Fusion Energi Titanium FWD N/A N/A $32,244 $34,120
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,760
$30,889
$35,088
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,875
$31,785
$37,130
Monthly Payment Estimate
$465 / month
$530 / month
$619 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.8
7.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is a solid mid-sizer in the segment, punctuated by good, efficient powertrains, and a quiet ride. The 2017 Chrysler 200 excels for safety and style, but rear seat headroom is a problem and it has trouble grabbing sales away from its very tough competition. The 2017 Ford Fusion blends enduring good looks, a wide variety of powertrains, impressive interior space and comfort along with all the latest electronic safety systems and a few design upgrades.
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Fuel Economy
City
49 mpg 18 mpg 43 mpg
Highway
43 mpg 28 mpg 41 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Mid-Size Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 56.7 56.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 42.2 44.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.9 101.4 102.8
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
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
53.4 52.7 54.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.5 57.8
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.4 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
57.6 58.7 58
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.5 62 62
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
Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 62.1 62.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
NA 5.8 -
Length, Overall (in)
193.8 192.3 191.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.6 16 12
Brakes
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
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.0 15.8 14
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.8 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37 39.8 37.6
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
RA9 TSU NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/45VR18 P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
RA9 TSU NA
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/45VR18 P235/45VR18
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3366 3802 3615
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 18 X 8 18 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 18 X 8 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 160 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 730 500
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
124 @ 5000 295 @ 6350 188 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Regular Unleaded V-6 Gas/Electric I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 4750 262 @ 4250 129 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LKN ERB 99U
Displacement
1.8L/110 3.6 L/220 2.0 L/122
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
49 18 43
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
46 22 42
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
43 28 41
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
NA 3.81 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 2.84 -
Trans Order Code
MKE DF5 44J
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.64 3.25 -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.38 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.81 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 4.70 -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.91 -
Trans Type
NA 9 1
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
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
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
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
3.8 8.0 4.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA - -
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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