Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$32,065 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings97 | Listings487 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWithin the General Motors hierarchy of brands, Buick has always served as a bridge between less-expensive Chevrolets and more-expensive Cadillacs. From time to time throughout its long history, Buick has built youthful cars, it has built performance cars, and it has built world-class cars. The image that sticks, however, is based on the chrome-encrusted barges Buick peddled for decades to older and wealthier people who did not or would not buy a Caddy. Times are changing, though, and the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a perfect example illustrating the company’s metamorphosis. | |
Reviews SummaryRodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 310 hp V6 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3598 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height57.6 in |
Length197.5 in | Length193.8 in |
Width73.5 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase114.4 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,065 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Within the General Motors hierarchy of brands, Buick has always served as a bridge between less-expensive Chevrolets and more-expensive Cadillacs. From time to time throughout its long history, Buick has built youthful cars, it has built performance cars, and it has built world-class cars. The image that sticks, however, is based on the chrome-encrusted barges Buick peddled for decades to older and wealthier people who did not or would not buy a Caddy. Times are changing, though, and the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a perfect example illustrating the company’s metamorphosis. | Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 310 hp V6 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 310 hp V6 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3598 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 197.5 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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