2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$23,400 |
Listings45 | Listings1572 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
2022 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3133 lbs | Curb Weight3135 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.9 in |
Length168.0 in | Length194.2 in |
Width70.8 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $23,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3133 lbs | 3135 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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