Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Volt
Overview | |
MSRP$21,680 | MSRP$33,170 |
Average price$15,942 | Average price$13,306 |
Listings9291 | Listings686 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 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 SummaryCompromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity18 kWh |
MPG City27 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway42 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity18 kWh |
MPG City27 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway42 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space10.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight3543 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.4 in |
Length193.8 in | Length180.4 in |
Width73.0 in | Width71.2 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase106.1 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,680 | $33,170 |
Average price | $15,942 | $13,306 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 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. | Compromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 42 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 42 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 10.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 3543 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 180.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.1 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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