The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 32,500
€ 31,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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
180.1
107.8
191.5
180.1 in
Length
191.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
XE2
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
412 mi
Range
582 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
