Mazda MAZDA6 vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$21,950 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings101 | Listings552 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryMazda is faced with unique challenges because it operates without the benefit of an upscale brother brand. When a Toyota buyer wants a little extra, she can look to Lexus. Nissan has Infinity, and Volkswagen has Audi. But Mazda has to work alone to carve out its own share of the luxury car industry. That means a single model often has to offer value at the low end and luxury at the high end. With a slight redesign, a new Signature trim, and the addition of the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine from the CX-9, the Mazda6 can finally fill the more expensive end of that bill. | |
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 | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3427 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height57.6 in |
Length191.5 in | Length193.8 in |
Width72.4 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload1046 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,950 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Mazda is faced with unique challenges because it operates without the benefit of an upscale brother brand. When a Toyota buyer wants a little extra, she can look to Lexus. Nissan has Infinity, and Volkswagen has Audi. But Mazda has to work alone to carve out its own share of the luxury car industry. That means a single model often has to offer value at the low end and luxury at the high end. With a slight redesign, a new Signature trim, and the addition of the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine from the CX-9, the Mazda6 can finally fill the more expensive end of that bill. | 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 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.7 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3427 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1046 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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