The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 30,000
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 37,800
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 300h 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 2.0 D.
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
183.7 in
Length
191.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.99 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

General

Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
XE3
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
889 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data