Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$18,500 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings9270 | Listings9269 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAfter 50 years and nearly 50 million units sold, the Corolla is the best-selling car nameplate in the world. To mark a half-century of sales, Toyota reworked the Corolla’s front end and added standard Safety Sense P for auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, and forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and auto braking. But even with a newly standard reversing camera, upgraded upholstery, and a special 50th-Anniversary trim, the Corolla still has trouble in this very competitive segment. | |
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 132 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower132 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 132 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower132 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | 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 Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2840 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height57.6 in |
Length183.1 in | Length193.8 in |
Width69.9 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload865 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,500 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | After 50 years and nearly 50 million units sold, the Corolla is the best-selling car nameplate in the world. To mark a half-century of sales, Toyota reworked the Corolla’s front end and added standard Safety Sense P for auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, and forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and auto braking. But even with a newly standard reversing camera, upgraded upholstery, and a special 50th-Anniversary trim, the Corolla still has trouble in this very competitive segment. | 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 132 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 132 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 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 | 13.0 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2840 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 183.1 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 865 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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