The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 32,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 250.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
57.7
73
80.9
56.7
70.9
70.9
73 in
Width
70.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
107.8
191.5
107.5
180.1
191.5 in
Length
180.1 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
KL1G
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
582 mi
Range
412 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
185.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
