The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 32,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200t is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.2
183.7
107.8
191.5
183.7 in
Length
191.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.05 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
XE3
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
586 mi
Range
567 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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