The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 31,500
€ 38,500
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
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
184.3
191.5 in
Length
184.3 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.75 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
856 mi
Range
892 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
87.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













