The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 31,700
€ 30,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 220d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.7
73
80.9
70.9 in
Width
73 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
107.5
180.5
107.8
191.5
180.5 in
Length
191.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
XE2
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
721 mi
Range
889 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
