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Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Malibu

2017 Volkswagen Jetta
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
$17,895MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta
$17,895MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$17,895

MSRP

$21,680

Listings

367

Listings

519

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Reviews Summary

While Europe got a new Jetta in 2015, the U.S. has seen the same old model since 2011. That’s a long time for a single generation of vehicle, and Volkswagen has dealt with its own internal issues during that time. For 2018, the Jetta gets a break as it prepares for the debut of its seventh generation in 2019, but rather than letting the sixth fade into obscurity, VW has presented a mild shakeup in 2017 in the form of a reduction of trim levels, a redistribution of standard and optional safety features, and the inclusion of a standard reversing camera on all trims.

Reviews 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.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.4L 150 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

150 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG City

28

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

38

MPG Highway

36
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
$17,895MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
$17,895MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$17,895
$21,680
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

4.3

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

8.3 out of 10

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Summary
While Europe got a new Jetta in 2015, the U.S. has seen the same old model since 2011. That’s a long time for a single generation of vehicle, and Volkswagen has dealt with its own internal issues during that time. For 2018, the Jetta gets a break as it prepares for the debut of its seventh generation in 2019, but rather than letting the sixth fade into obscurity, VW has presented a mild shakeup in 2017 in the form of a reduction of trim levels, a redistribution of standard and optional safety features, and the inclusion of a standard reversing camera on all trims.
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
1.4L 150 hp I4
1.5L 160 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
MPG City
28
27
MPG Highway
38
36
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