Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$21,680 | MSRP$16,975 |
Average price$15,948 | Average price$9,930 |
Listings9268 | Listings5877 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height57.4 in |
Length193.8 in | Length183.7 in |
Width73.0 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,680 | $16,975 |
Average price | $15,948 | $9,930 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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