
The family sedan segment is as broad and varied as it gets.
The Chevy Malibu and Honda Accord are the big guns in the class--the Accord on sheer interior volume, the Malibu on heft and weight, though both seem more maneuverable than they may look.
The Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata are kin under the skin, but the Sonata Hybrid is on sale now, and it's a major threat to the Fusion Hybrid's budding sales.
The Subaru Legacy is bigger than ever, and more refined too; with all-wheel drive on its options list, it's a top choice for anyone who lives next to Canada or at any elevation over a few thousand feet.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2011 Ford Fusion comes in a few finely developed flavors; Sport, Hybrid and base are a few of the best tastes. |
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu isn't edgy or high-performance, but it has everything that most mid-size sedan shoppers seek. |
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes some smart styling and performance risks to raise its profile. |
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. |
The 2011 Subaru Legacy is one of the best-handling mid-size sedans, and the only mainstream one to offer standard all-wheel drive. |
MSRP From | ||||
$19,850 | $21,975 | $19,395 | $19,200 | $19,995 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Mid-Size Sedan | Midsize | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual LX | 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Manual | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2011 Ford Fusion vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 2011 Ford Fusion vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Ford Fusion vs. 2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Ford Fusion vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy |