Compare the Chevy Malibu to the Nissan Altima and Kia K5
You don't need a big, muscular truck or SUV to handle your commute - all you require is an efficient sedan that chews up the miles and keeps you comfortable. The Chevy Malibu may not be the most luxurious vehicle available, but it offers plenty of features that should put it at the top of your list.
We don't want you to miss out on your chance to climb into the driver's seat of the new Chevy Malibu. However, we know some options can make your decision challenging. Rivals like the Nissan Altima and Kia K5 may make it tough to determine which features and amenities matter to you most. You don't have to make this decision alone! Below, you'll find our head-to-head matchups of the Malibu to its competition. We encourage you to explore the comparisons and see which one best works best for you.
Chevy Malibu vs. Nissan Altima
SUVs might have plenty of room inside, but sedans like the Chevy Malibu won't leave you feeling cramped and uncomfortable - it's hard to say the same of the Nissan Altima. The Altima is fine for front-row passengers, giving you 39.1 inches of headroom and 43.8 inches of legroom. The Malibu matches comparatively with front-row headroom and is just behind with legroom. Unfortunately for the Altima, rear-seat passengers won't be as pleased. The Nissan Sedan can only offer 36.9 and 35.2 inches for legroom and headroom, while the Chevy offers 37.5 and 38.1 inches, respectively. The Malibu also features 15.7 cubic feet of trunk space, more than the Altima can match.
You may not buy a sedan for the power under its hood, but you shouldn't go with a vehicle that doesn't wow you when you hit the accelerator. The Chevy Malibu simplifies your drive with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, producing 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Nissan's base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain offering 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. The Malibu boasts a more efficient package, delivering 29 mpg in the city. The Altima isn't nearly as efficient, asking you to stop more frequently with only 27 mpg in the city. The Altima has more engine options, but the Chevy Malibu will keep your drive going longer when you take the road for your next vacation.
Chevy Malibu vs. Kia K5
An efficient sedan should be the earmark of any driver's buying experience when shopping models. The Malibu and K5 are sleek, stylish models, but the Malibu will give you more bang for your buck. The Chevy sedan's 1.5-liter turbocharged engine provides 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, while the Kia sedan's 1.6-liter turbocharged engine delivers 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The Malibu's engine gives you an EPA-estimated 29/36 mpg city/highway. The Kia K5's engine won't do as well in the city, only offering 27 mpg.
Staying connected isn't the most important part of a new vehicle, but you want your new car to offer an experience that keeps you entertained. The Malibu boasts an array of technological advancements inside, giving you an eight-inch touchscreen and smartphone connectivity. The Kia K5 matches the Malibu with similar features but limits you to standard smartphone integration. The Chevy sedan comes with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity and adds in a standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot - the Kia K5 won't offer you either of these features.
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