Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Sonic
Overview | |
Years produced1964-1965 | Years produced2012-2020 |
MSRP$21,680 | MSRP$16,720 |
Average price$15,638 | Average price$9,032 |
Listings8898 | Listings2069 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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 Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque148 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight2857 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height59.7 in |
Length193.8 in | Length173.9 in |
Width73.0 in | Width68.3 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase99.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1964-1965 | 2012-2020 |
MSRP | $21,680 | $16,720 |
Average price | $15,638 | $9,032 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 148 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 2857 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 59.7 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 173.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 68.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 99.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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