Chevrolet Malibu vs Dodge Charger
Overview | |
MSRP$21,680 | MSRP$28,995 |
Listings552 | Listings293 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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. | |
Reviews SummaryFew modern cars are like the Dodge Charger. In more than just styling, it is a retro sedan. In a world of front-wheel-drive conveyances, the Charger is a rear-wheel-drive muscle-sedan, and it's available in a host of unique trims and special editions. Under the hood, engines can range from standard V6 power, which is more than the average sedan's base engine, to an insane 707-horsepower V8. There’s nothing on the road like it. But don’t let its old-school recipe fool you; Dodge has taken great strides to keep the Charger relevant in the modern sedan market. New four-door family sedans have gotten better than ever, and the Charger can’t trade on power and style alone. The Charger comes with the latest infotainment and safety technology, and you can even buy a Charger with all-wheel drive, like the vehicle we tested for this review: the new 2018 Dodge Charger GT. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight4020 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height58.5 in |
Length193.8 in | Length198.4 in |
Width73.0 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase120.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,680 | $28,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | Few modern cars are like the Dodge Charger. In more than just styling, it is a retro sedan. In a world of front-wheel-drive conveyances, the Charger is a rear-wheel-drive muscle-sedan, and it's available in a host of unique trims and special editions. Under the hood, engines can range from standard V6 power, which is more than the average sedan's base engine, to an insane 707-horsepower V8. There’s nothing on the road like it. But don’t let its old-school recipe fool you; Dodge has taken great strides to keep the Charger relevant in the modern sedan market. New four-door family sedans have gotten better than ever, and the Charger can’t trade on power and style alone. The Charger comes with the latest infotainment and safety technology, and you can even buy a Charger with all-wheel drive, like the vehicle we tested for this review: the new 2018 Dodge Charger GT. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 4020 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.5 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 198.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 120.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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