2001 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2001 Ford Taurus
When comparing the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu's and the 2001 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and base engine power. The 2001 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the area of overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu's and the 2001 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu is a better car than the 2001 Ford Taurus.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2001 Ford Taurus Pricing
A used 2001 Chevrolet Malibu ranges from $1,644 to $7,935 while a used 2001 Ford Taurus is priced between $1,736 to $7,580.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2001 Ford Taurus Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu loses 45.2 percent of its value and the 2001 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu retains 7.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2001 Ford Taurus.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2001 Ford Taurus Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ford Taurus' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Malibu being ranked 11 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2001 Ford Taurus Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.2 out of 10. For the Ford Taurus the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Malibu a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the 2001 Ford Taurus base engine makes 155 horsepower. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 364 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles.This gives the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2001 Ford Taurus the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2001 Ford Taurus has higher safety ratings than the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.18 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1644 - 7935
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.45187
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1736 - 7580
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.954629 / 10
Reliability:
8.203888 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
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13 out of / 13Ford Taurus Rankings
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7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2001 Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
Base, LS
2001 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
LX, SE, SEL, SES
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.18 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
252 / 364 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3051 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
190.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3354 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16