The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
€ 31,100

€ 25,500

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
57.7
73
80.9
57.1
72.4
82.3
73 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
107.8
191.5
111.4
191.7
191.5 in
Length
191.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.79 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
KL1G
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
21.2 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
582 mi
Range
700 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
700 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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).
104.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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