2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Fusion SE
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Car A
2015 Chevrolet Malibu
A sensible five-seat sedan with balanced power and everyday practicality at a price of 22000. Best for budget-minded commuting and small-family use, less so for premium features or heavy cargo needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Ford Fusion SE
Car B
Ford Fusion SE
The Ford Fusion SE mixes five-seat practicality with confident performance at a price that reads as good value in its segment. With FWD, 245 hp and a 453-liter trunk, it suits commuting, growing families, and road-trip duty while keeping fuel use reasonable at 8.5 L/100 km.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety245 hp
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Usage fit

Family 59 / 62
City 51 / 50
Budget / value 64 / 64
Road trip 51 / 52
Performance 31 / 35
Cargo 23 / 25
Practical 40 / 43
Premium 22 / 25
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2015 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Ford Fusion SE

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Ford Fusion SE
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Pros & cons

2015 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Good value in its segment at a price of 22000
  • 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s and 163 hp make daily driving easy
  • Seats five and FWD suits everyday commuting
  • 8.5 L/100 km combined keeps running costs predictable

Ford Fusion SE

  • Good value in its segment at $27,500 for a well-rounded daily driver.
  • Responsive acceleration (245 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) for confident merging and passing.
  • Family-ready layout with five seats and a usable 453-liter trunk.
  • Efficient for its class at 8.5 L/100 km and easygoing FWD manners.

Verdict

Pick 2015 Chevrolet Malibu if…
Lower entry price
2015 Chevrolet Malibu starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Ford Fusion SE if…
More power
Ford Fusion SE puts out 245 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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