The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 41,700
€ 32,600
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.7
73
80.9
71.9 in
Width
73 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.2 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
185.2
107.8
191.5
185.2 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.47 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8 (8K)
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
485 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
