Comparisons · 2016

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs 2016 Nissan Altima

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited uses less fuel: 8.7 against 9.1 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited costs about $355 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Nissan Altima has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 9). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited8.7 l/100km
2016 Nissan Altima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited204.4 g/km
2016 Nissan Altima218.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited1,625 kg
2016 Nissan Altima1,576 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited9
2016 Nissan Altima4
Owner complaints
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited861
2016 Nissan Altima553
NCAP overall rating
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited5
2016 Nissan Altima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited2016 Nissan Altima
CO2204.4 g/km218.7 g/km
Combined8.7 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints861553
Recall campaigns94
Cylinders46
Displacement2,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,460 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,625 kg1,576 kg
Length4,870 mm4,870 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (AV-S7)
Urban10.2 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,740 mm2,780 mm
Width1,850 mm1,830 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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