The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 32,600
€ 24,300
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 SEAT Exeo 1.8T is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.7
73
80.9
69.8 in
Width
73 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104
183.5
107.8
191.5
183.5 in
Length
191.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.6 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3R
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
551 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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