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2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2016 Honda Accord

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel: 7.8 against 8.1 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu costs about $266 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Honda Accord 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 Malibu7.8 l/100km
2016 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Chevrolet Malibu182.1 g/km
2016 Honda Accord188.9 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Chevrolet Malibu1,536 kg
2016 Honda Accord1,496 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Chevrolet Malibu9
2016 Honda Accord4
Owner complaints
2016 Chevrolet Malibu861
2016 Honda Accord604
NCAP overall rating
2016 Chevrolet Malibu5
2016 Honda Accord5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Chevrolet Malibu2016 Honda Accord
CO2182.1 g/km188.9 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints861604
Recall campaigns94
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km6.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,460 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,536 kg1,496 kg
Length4,920 mm4,890 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AV-S7)
Urban8.7 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,780 mm
Width1,850 mm1,850 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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