2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Taurus
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 safety8.5 L/100km
Ford Taurus
Car B
Ford Taurus
The Ford Taurus combines a powerful V6 and quick acceleration with five-seat practicality, making it a solid pick for road trips and growing families. It trades ultimate cargo capacity, winter-friendly traction, and top-tier efficiency for value and straight-line pace.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety365 hp
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Usage fit

Family 59 / 61
City 51 / 33
Budget / value 64 / 59
Road trip 51 / 62
Performance 31 / 39
Cargo 23 / 25
Practical 40 / 38
Premium 22 / 33
Winter 26 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Ford Taurus
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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 Taurus

  • Strong V6 output (365 hp) and 6.5 s 0-100 km/h for confident highway passing
  • Five seats and a 453 L trunk suit family travel and weekend getaways
  • Good value in its segment at about $27,000 given the performance
  • Ranks strongly for safety among its peers

Verdict

Pick 2015 Chevrolet Malibu if…
Best fuel economy
2015 Chevrolet Malibu uses 8.5 L/100km vs 11.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford Taurus if…
More power
Ford Taurus puts out 365 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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