The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 52,800
€ 32,600
€ 52,800
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 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182
107.8
191.5
182 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.71 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
600 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
