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2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT uses less fuel: 8.7 against 9.1 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT costs about $2,125 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Hyundai Elantra GT leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 18 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Chevrolet Malibu9.1 l/100km
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Chevrolet Malibu212.5 g/km
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT205.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Chevrolet Malibu1,536 kg
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT1,295 kg
Owner complaints
2017 Chevrolet Malibu724
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT734
NCAP overall rating
2017 Chevrolet Malibu5
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Chevrolet Malibu2017 Hyundai Elantra GT
CO2212.5 g/km205.7 g/km
Combined9.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints724734
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B110U2
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,460 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,536 kg1,295 kg
Length4,920 mm4,290 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban10.7 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,640 mm
Width1,850 mm1,780 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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