2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2017 Ford Fusion

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

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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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 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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,760

$35,088

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,875

$37,130

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$619 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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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 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.

TCC Likes

Composed handling
Spacious interior
Solid powertrains

Exterior still graceful
Taut driver's handling
Updated cabin interior

TCC Dislikes

Base models are spartan
Can't get bigger engine anywhere but top
Cloth interior feels a little cheap

Highest MPG costs more
Rear seat room only average
Rearview camera optional on Fusion S

Fuel Economy

City

49 mpg

43 mpg

Highway

43 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

54.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

44.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

102.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

191.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

112.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

RA9

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

RA9

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3366

3615

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 X 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4750

129 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LKN

99U

Displacement

1.8L/110

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

124 @ 5000

188 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKE

44J

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Ford Fusion

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.8

4.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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