Mazda MAZDA3 vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$24,170 | MSRP$21,680 |
Average price$15,969 | Average price$15,954 |
Listings9290 | Listings9214 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3124 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.6 in |
Length183.5 in | Length193.8 in |
Width70.7 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload955 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,170 | $21,680 |
Average price | $15,969 | $15,954 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3124 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 955 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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