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Ford Fusion (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Fusion and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2009 Ford Fusion and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Ford Fusion Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,728 mm 2,738 mm 0 mm
Length 4,831 mm 4,864 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,453 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,488 kg 1,649 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 66 L 70 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 991 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,458 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 953 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,361 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 940 mm 935 mm 5 mm
Total Legroom 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 447 L 462 L -15 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion

2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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