The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 31,500
€ 34,200
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 250.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 250
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 250
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.07 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 250
KL1G
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
856 mi
Range
477 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
162.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
