Car & Driver got together hybrid version of the Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima or Chevy Malibu and let them battle it out. The results: Ford Fusion wins big!
Nissan Altima: The Nissan Altima hybrid borrows its hybrid tech from Toyota but bolts it up to their own engine. The result is a car that is equal to the Camry hybrid in fuel economy but able to turn in a top-of-the-heap 7.1 second 0 to 60 time.
Toyota Camry: The Toyota Camry hybrid benefits greatly from the years its maker has had to refine the complexities involved in making the hybrid system work smoothly. In fact, "smooth" seems to be the operative adjective when it comes to the Camry.
Chevrolet Malibu: The Chevrolet Malibu hybrid was the "mild hybrid" of the bunch. While its appearance has been praised by some, its engineering earned few accolades from the C&D crew
Ford Fusion: It was the 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid that really won the hearts of the Car and Driver folks, though. They said it has all the "slickness" of the Camry hybrid but is fun to drive and gets better mileage.
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