Comparisons · 2017

2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2017 Nissan Altima

The 2017 Nissan Altima has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Nissan Altima leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Chevrolet Malibu9.1 l/100km
2017 Nissan Altima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Chevrolet Malibu212.5 g/km
2017 Nissan Altima215.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Chevrolet Malibu1,536 kg
2017 Nissan Altima1,574 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Chevrolet Malibu4
2017 Nissan Altima3
Owner complaints
2017 Chevrolet Malibu724
2017 Nissan Altima391
NCAP overall rating
2017 Chevrolet Malibu5
2017 Nissan Altima5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Chevrolet Malibu2017 Nissan Altima
CO2212.5 g/km215.6 g/km
Complaints724391
Recall campaigns43
Combined9.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Cylinders46
Displacement1,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B110L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears11
Height1,460 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,536 kg1,574 kg
Length4,920 mm4,870 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic (AV-S7)
Urban10.7 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 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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