Compare Chevrolet Malibu 8 vs Hyundai Sonata 8 vs Chevrolet Malibu 9

Variants
2.0D
2.0D AT
2.0T AT 2014
2.0T AT 2013
2.4 167 hp
2.4 167hp AT
2.4 182hp AT
2.4 Hybrid
2.5 196hp AT
2.5 197hp AT
1.6 T-GDI AT
2.0 GDI Hybrid AT
2.5 GDI AT
2.5 Turbo GDI AT
1.5T
1.8 Hybrid EVT
2.0T

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Vented 12"
Brakes | Rear
Disc
solid 11.2"
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Steering Ratio
13.27x
Suspension | Front
MacPherson
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
36.1 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
0.5 kWh (gross)
1.5 kWh (gross)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1462 mm / 57.6 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4865 mm / 191.5 in
4900 mm / 192.9 in
4923 mm / 193.8 in
Size | Width
1854 mm / 73.0 in
1859 mm / 73.2 in
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Wheelbase
2738 mm / 107.8 in
2840 mm / 111.8 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Displacement
1.6, 2.0, 2.5 L
Engine | Redline
7000 rpm
Engine | Type
I4 Smartstream: G1.6 T-GDi, G2.0 LPi, G2.0 MPi, G2.0 GDi (Hybrid); G2.5 MPi, G2.5 GDi
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6- or 8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2020
2016 ~ 2018
Debut
2019-03
Made In
South Korea, US, China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
41%
37%
34%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Decent performance
  • Decent exterior styling
  • Good exterior design
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring handling characteristics

Price

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