The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 32,500
€ 31,500
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 29 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1440
1800
1800
1465
1855
2055
1800 mm
Width
1855 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1440 mm
Height
1465 mm
2730
4575
2737
4865
4575 mm
Length
4865 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.8 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
XE2
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
8.02 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
412 mi
Range
856 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
