The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Chevrolet Malibu is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Chevrolet Malibu is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Chevrolet Malibu petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.44 m
Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 40 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
447 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 13 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
