Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Ford Fusion
$581
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Chevrolet Malibu
$532
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Above Average
The Ford Fusion Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 18th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $581 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
4
Excellent
The Chevrolet Malibu Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $532 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Malibu is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Ford Fusion ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.
“We purchased this car used with about 50,000 miles on it. We chose it for the amount of interior room and excellent fuel economy. We get 20+ MPG around town and 30MPG on the highway (with 4 of us...”
“We purchased this car used with about 50,000 miles on it. We chose it for the amount of interior...”
The Chevrolet Malibu ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in comfort.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“This car is the worst, by far, I have ever owned. Constant steering problems, steering system replaced 4 times. Power steering failures, rear wiper fixed twice. At least 20 times this car has been...”
“This car is the worst, by far, I have ever owned. Constant steering problems, steering system...”
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Ford Fusion are midsize, four-door sedans. The Malibu comes with front-wheel drive, while the Fusion comes with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
The standard engine in the Chevrolet Malibu has 160 horsepower, while the Ford Fusion’s standard engine has slightly more, with 175. The Malibu’s optional engine puts out 250 horsepower, again less than the Fusion’s maximum power of 325. The Fusion wins in both categories. Both the Malibu and the Fusion offer hybrid versions, but the Fusion alone gives you the choice of a plug-in hybrid.
Interior space in the Chevrolet Malibu and the Ford Fusion is nearly identical. The Malibu has 102.9 cubic feet of passenger space, and the Fusion has 102.8 cubic feet. This continues into the trunk space race, where the Malibu has 15.8 cubic feet, and the Fusion comes in with 16 even. It’s a photo finish.
In the final analysis, the Ford Fusion comes in with more standard power, more optional power, the availability of all-wheel drive, plus a plug-in hybrid model that can go up to 20 miles on electric power only. The Fusion gives you much more.