To avoid any agreement go with the Chevy Malibu.
Can you provide more information as to why you chose the Malibu? A good experience?
Know someone with negative Fusion commentary?
Going off by the fact of the 2010 Fusion is a semi-redesign and the Malibu is not?
Just straight up don't like the new Fusion?
Okay okay, relax, I'm not a fan of either car so I have no dog in this fight.
Personally there hasn't been any comparison between these to cars but I can only conclude factually from the known facts.
According to their price tags the Malibu ranges between $19995 - $26995 compare that to the fusion with price tags of $17770- $24385. The Malibu is more expensive, about $2,000 more than the fusion. The Malibu's curb weight is 3649 lbs, the Fusion is 3280 lbs. According to my calculations, that's 369 pounds heavier than the Fusion.
A Bigger V6 in the Malibu produces more horsepower and more torque but at a cost of lower miles per gallon in city driving. Worst part is that the Malibu has a smaller fuel tank, 16 gallons to be exact. That is a 1 1/2 gallons smaller than the Fusion; hence, the driving range gets smaller.
The Malibu's front suspension is good old struts (cheap to build). Compare that to the Fusion which uses control arms which in my right opinion are a lot better for handling. Nevertheless, the Malibu has bigger turning circle by more than a half-foot.
I can go on and on as to why the Ford Fusion would be a better choice but knowing the fanboys who would defend their brand to my death, I stand by what I posted....... to avoid any arguments I'll say what the fandboys want to hear, the Malibu is the better choice.
