Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Lexus IS 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Chevrolet Malibu is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Chevrolet Malibu is available with front wheel drive, while Lexus IS can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.5 - 5.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 - 259 HP | 208 - 423 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 - 353 NM | 252 - 505 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 - 10.2 seconds | 4.8 - 8.1 seconds | |
| In general, Lexus IS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Chevrolet Malibu. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 9.1 | 9.1 - 11.4 | |
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Chevrolet Malibu petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Lexus IS. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 24 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 378 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 167 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`180 kg | ~ 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`583 kg | ~ 1`714 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 597 kg | ~ 406 kg | |
| Chevrolet Malibu load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Lexus IS. Therefore, Chevrolet Malibu is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6000 | |
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