Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$27,060 | MSRP$21,625 |
Listings253 | Listings490 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Malibu has long sat on the bench, relegated to rental fleets and used-car lots as it suffered from an indistinct design, lackluster performance, and a tight interior. Chevrolet was sick of its midsize Malibu getting disrespected at every stop, so the automaker stretched it, put it on a diet, and gave it a makeover to try and woo new customers to the fold. On top of that, it offers two new engines this year for greater efficiency, and some pretty hefty tech and safety upgrades that bring the Malibu solidly into the 21st century. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3730 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height57.6 in |
Length201.3 in | Length193.8 in |
Width84.2 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase111.7 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,060 | $21,625 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | The Malibu has long sat on the bench, relegated to rental fleets and used-car lots as it suffered from an indistinct design, lackluster performance, and a tight interior. Chevrolet was sick of its midsize Malibu getting disrespected at every stop, so the automaker stretched it, put it on a diet, and gave it a makeover to try and woo new customers to the fold. On top of that, it offers two new engines this year for greater efficiency, and some pretty hefty tech and safety upgrades that bring the Malibu solidly into the 21st century. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3730 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 201.3 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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