Comparisons · 2022

2022 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2022 Hyundai Elantra

The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel: 7.3 against 8.4 l/100km, about 13% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu costs about $976 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 5). The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2022 Chevrolet Malibu leads on 4 of 5 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2022 Chevrolet Malibu7.3 l/100km
2022 Hyundai Elantra8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2022 Chevrolet Malibu170.9 g/km
2022 Hyundai Elantra197.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2022 Chevrolet Malibu1,462 kg
2022 Hyundai Elantra1,370 kg
NHTSA recalls
2022 Chevrolet Malibu1
2022 Hyundai Elantra5
Owner complaints
2022 Chevrolet Malibu97
2022 Hyundai Elantra101
NCAP overall rating
2022 Chevrolet Malibu4
2022 Hyundai Elantra5

Side by side

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Specification2022 Chevrolet Malibu2022 Hyundai Elantra
CO2170.9 g/km197.6 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints97101
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns15
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV125
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km6.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears68
Height1,460 mm1,410 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,370 kg
Length4,920 mm4,670 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Manual 6-spd
Urban8.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,720 mm
Width1,850 mm1,820 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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