The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 34,800

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 165.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 165
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.19 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
567 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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