Ford Fusion North American (2012 – 2016) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Chevrolet Malibu is the more powerful of the two, with up to 262 hp against 231 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 180 km/h. The Ford Fusion North American uses less fuel, from 2.4 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,512 kg against 1,560 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Fusion North American
2012 – 2016
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 142 – 234 hp | 200 – 263 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 366 Nm | 259 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.7 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 206 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.4 – 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,869 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,738 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,512 – 1,670 kg | 1,560 – 1,649 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.