MINI Cooper vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$20,450 | MSRP$21,625 |
Listings7964 | Listings9321 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe 2015 MINI Cooper adds a 4-door variant for those looking for more doors, but not necessarily more functionality. The basic MINI formula is all there: smaller stature, quirky styling, and plenty of options to complement the athletic chassis that's just so much fun to drive. If you can limit yourself to certain options, you can make a MINI affordable and fun—a rare combo in the small-car segment. | |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall3 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length150.1 in | Length193.8 in |
Width77.5 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase98.1 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,450 | $21,625 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The 2015 MINI Cooper adds a 4-door variant for those looking for more doors, but not necessarily more functionality. The basic MINI formula is all there: smaller stature, quirky styling, and plenty of options to complement the athletic chassis that's just so much fun to drive. If you can limit yourself to certain options, you can make a MINI affordable and fun—a rare combo in the small-car segment. | 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 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 3 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 150.1 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 98.1 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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