2020 Honda Civic vs 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$20,000 | MSRP$22,270 |
Average price$19,877 | Average price$16,428 |
Listings1379 | Listings805 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2020 Honda Civic Reviews SummaryMinor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2771 lbs | Curb Weight3126 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.9 in |
Length182.7 in | Length194.2 in |
Width70.8 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload998 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,000 | $22,270 |
Average price | $19,877 | $16,428 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Minor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2771 lbs | 3126 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 998 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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