Chevrolet Malibu (2008 – 2012) vs Ford Fusion North American (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 252 hp at most. The Chevrolet Malibu has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 209 km/h. The Ford Fusion North American uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,443 kg against 1,549 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2008 – 2012
|
Ford
Fusion North American
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol, Hybrid, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 164 – 255 hp | 162 – 253 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 340 Nm | 184 – 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.9 s | 6.9 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 220 km/h | 180 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 11.8 L/100 km | 6.0 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,549 – 1,655 kg | 1,443 – 1,687 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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