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Here's how the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2013 Buick LaCrosse, 2015 Ford Fusion and the 2016 Buick Verano measure up.
4dr Sdn L w/1VL
$21,625
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn Base FWD
$31,660
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn S FWD
$22,500
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn w/1SV
$21,065
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Engine | ||||
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160.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
303.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Flex Fuel Capability) 182.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
180.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | |
| Size | ||||
| 193.8" length, 57.6" height | 196.9" length, 59.2" height | 191.7" length, 58.1" height | 183.9" length, 58.1" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Dark Atmosphere / Medium Ash Gray |
Cocoa / Light Cashmere Dark Titanium / Light Titanium |
Black |
Cocoa / Light Cashmere |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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6-Speed A/T A/T |
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact | |
Wheels |
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| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 16 x -TBD- in | 17 x -TBD- in | 16 X 6.5 in | 17 x 7.0 in | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| 16" in | N/A | Compact in | 16 x 4.0 in | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | N/A | Steel | Steel | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 16 x -TBD- in | 17 x -TBD- in | 16 X 6.5 in | 17 x 7.0 in | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | 438 | 500 | 512 | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| N/A | 120 | N/A | 130 | |
Engine |
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| Displacement | ||||
| 1.5L/91 | 2.4/145 | 2.5 L/152 | 2.4L/145 | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 184 @ 2500-3000 | 172 @ 4900 | 175 @ 4500 | 171 @ 4900 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas/4-cyl | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 160 @ 5700 | 182 @ 6700 | 175 @ 6000 | 180 @ 6700 | |
Mileage |
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| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 31 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 25 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 481.00 mi | 568.80 mi | 561.00 mi | 499.20 mi | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 351.00 mi | 395.00 mi | 363.00 mi | 327.60 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 37 MPG | 36 MPG | 34 MPG | 32 MPG | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Four-Link | 4-Link | Multi-Link | Compound Crank | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | Strut | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | Multi-Link | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | Strut | MacPherson Strut | |
Brakes |
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| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| N/A | 12.6 x 1.2 in | 11.8 in | 11.8 x -TBD- in | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| N/A | 12.4 x 0.9 in | 11.9 in | 11.5 x -TBD- in | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr | Pwr | 4-Wheel Disc | Pwr | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 13.0 gal | 15.8 gal | 16.5 gal | 15.6 gal | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 15.8 | 15.2 | N/A | 15.5 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 37 ft | 38.8 ft | 37.6 ft | 36.0 ft | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| 2.8 | 2.75 | N/A | 2.8 | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Electric Rack & Pinion | Pwr | Rack-Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| T125/80R16 | N/A | Compact | T115/70R16 | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P205/65R16 | P235/50R17 | P215/60HR16 | P225/50R17 | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P205/65R16 | P235/50R17 | P215/60HR16 | P225/50R17 | |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | 100 lbs | 100 lbs | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | 150 lbs | 100 lbs | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs | N/A | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 3086 lbs | 3774 lbs | 3431 lbs | 3300 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 44.3 in | 42.0 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 62.6 in | 61.7 in | 62.7 in | 60.3 in | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 57.1 in | 56.0 in | 56.9 in | 52.9 in | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| 53.4 in | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | 51.9 in | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 102.9 ft³ | 100.0 ft³ | 102.8 ft³ | 91.0 ft³ | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | 38.3 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 111.4 in | 111.7 in | 112.2 in | 105.7 in | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 62.5 in | 62.0 in | 62.4 in | 60.7 in | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 15.8 ft³ | 10.8 ft³ | 16 ft³ | 14.3 ft³ | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 38.1 in | 40.5 in | 38.3 in | 34.7 in | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 73.0 in | 73.1 in | 72.9 in | 71.4 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 57.6 in | 59.2 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 193.8 in | 196.9 in | 191.7 in | 183.9 in | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 58.5 in | 57.4 in | 57.8 in | 55.1 in | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| 54.1 in | 55.2 in | 55 in | 53.7 in | |