The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Avensis 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 26,400

€ 32,600

€ 26,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Avensis 1.8 is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
58.3
71.3
81.1
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
185.4
107.8
191.5
185.4 in
Length
191.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.17 %

General
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
T27
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FAE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
145 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
133 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Avensis 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
22.05 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
36 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
574 mi
Range
567 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
574 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
Toyota Avensis 1.8
123.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data