2019 Ford Fusion S v. 2019 Chevrolet Malibu L
The mid-size sedan choices from Ford and Chevrolet pack a lot of style and value. At first glance, the 2019 Ford Fusion S and the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu L appear just about identical. Both vehicles offer streamlined yet sporty exteriors, modern underpinnings, and exceptional fuel mileage from eager 4-cylinder powertrains, making it challenging to select one over the other. The experts at Portsmouth Used Car Center decided to take the research a few steps further, and what we came up with could mean the difference between better performance and comfort against settling for a lesser model. Our inventory of terrific used cars for sale is backed by No Dealer Fees, No Hidden Fees, and the vaunted Deal Jacket, and when you combine them with the purchase of a 2019 Ford Fusion, it’s a win-win situation! Read on to discover what sets the 2019 Ford Fusion apart from the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
Breaking it down into three categories — performance, interior comfort, and safety — the base model 2019 Ford Fusion S pulls ahead of the 2019 Chevy Malibu L for good upon closer inspection. On the performance side, the 2019 Ford Fusion S makes 175 horsepower out of a 2.5L I4 engine, while the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu L chugs along with 160 horsepower from its smaller 1.5L motor. This means the 2019 Ford Fusion can cruise comfortably, whether you’re loaded up or riding solo. On the interior comfort front, the 2019 Ford Fusion S boasts a crucial standard trait in its solar-tinted glass, which cools the cabin and also blocks the sun’s harmful UV rays. The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu L does not come with this feature. Safety is at the top of everyone’s list, and the 2019 Ford Fusion S comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot 360™, a suite of driver-assist technologies that includes Auto High Beam Headlamps, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System), Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and Rear View Camera. The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu L touts no such comprehensive collection of safety functions.
Those are three standout differences between the 2019 Ford Fusion S and the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu L, and the contender from Ford Motor Company is the clear winner here. The sales team at Portsmouth UCC invite you to our showroom to browse the 2019 Ford Fusion prices and trim levels currently available, and we can then take you out on a test drive!
