The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 37,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Lexus IS 200t.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
57.7
73
80.9
56.3
71.3
79.8
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.8
191.5
110.2
183.7
191.5 in
Length
183.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
KL1G
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
889 mi
Range
586 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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