The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 31,100
€ 30,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.7
73
80.9
72.4 in
Width
73 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
111.4
191.7
107.8
191.5
191.7 in
Length
191.5 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.79 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
GJ
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
642 mi
Range
582 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
113.6 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
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
