The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 32,600
€ 23,000
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 Mazda 6 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.7
70.7
78.5
57.7
73
80.9
70.7 in
Width
73 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
187.2
107.8
191.5
187.2 in
Length
191.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.12 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
GH
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
603 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
125 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
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
