Comparisons · 2023

2023 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2023 Hyundai Elantra

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra uses less fuel: 7.6 against 7.8 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2023 Hyundai Elantra costs about $177 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2023 Hyundai Elantra leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2023 Chevrolet Malibu7.8 l/100km
2023 Hyundai Elantra7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2023 Chevrolet Malibu181.4 g/km
2023 Hyundai Elantra179 g/km
Kerb weight
2023 Chevrolet Malibu1,421.6 kg
2023 Hyundai Elantra1,495 kg
NHTSA recalls
2023 Chevrolet Malibu2
2023 Hyundai Elantra2
Owner complaints
2023 Chevrolet Malibu69
2023 Hyundai Elantra98
NCAP overall rating
2023 Chevrolet Malibu5
2023 Hyundai Elantra5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2023 Chevrolet Malibu2023 Hyundai Elantra
CO2181.4 g/km179 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints6998
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV125
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km6.5 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Kerb weight1,421.6 kg1,495 kg
NCAP overall55
Recall campaigns22
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM-S7)
Urban8.7 l/100km8.4 l/100km

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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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