Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$17,895 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings495 | Listings937 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWhile Europe got a new Jetta in 2015, the U.S. has seen the same old model since 2011. That’s a long time for a single generation of vehicle, and Volkswagen has dealt with its own internal issues during that time. For 2018, the Jetta gets a break as it prepares for the debut of its seventh generation in 2019, but rather than letting the sixth fade into obscurity, VW has presented a mild shakeup in 2017 in the form of a reduction of trim levels, a redistribution of standard and optional safety features, and the inclusion of a standard reversing camera on all trims. | |
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 | |
Engine1.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2939 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height57.6 in |
Length183.3 in | Length193.8 in |
Width70.0 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase104.4 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload1091 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,895 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | While Europe got a new Jetta in 2015, the U.S. has seen the same old model since 2011. That’s a long time for a single generation of vehicle, and Volkswagen has dealt with its own internal issues during that time. For 2018, the Jetta gets a break as it prepares for the debut of its seventh generation in 2019, but rather than letting the sixth fade into obscurity, VW has presented a mild shakeup in 2017 in the form of a reduction of trim levels, a redistribution of standard and optional safety features, and the inclusion of a standard reversing camera on all trims. | 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 | 1.4L 150 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 150 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2939 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1091 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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