Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$16,780 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings653 | Listings509 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryIt’s been a busy year for Nissan with the introduction of the new Maxima and a redesigned Altima. The Sentra, however, was not forgotten and has gotten its own refresh. Updates include an exterior designed to match the rest of the Nissan family of vehicles along with interior enhancements to make the Sentra more appealing. | |
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 | |
Engine1.8L 130 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower130 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 130 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower130 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2848 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height57.6 in |
Length182.1 in | Length193.8 in |
Width69.3 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $16,780 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | It’s been a busy year for Nissan with the introduction of the new Maxima and a redesigned Altima. The Sentra, however, was not forgotten and has gotten its own refresh. Updates include an exterior designed to match the rest of the Nissan family of vehicles along with interior enhancements to make the Sentra more appealing. | 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 | 1.8L 130 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 130 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2848 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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