The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 71,700
€ 31,100
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
55.7
71.5
76.1
57.7
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.7 in
104
180.7
107.8
191.5
180.7 in
Length
191.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %
General
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7 (8E)
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
292 mi
Range
582 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
