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2022 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2022 Nissan Sentra

The 2022 Nissan Sentra uses less fuel: 7.1 against 7.3 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2022 Nissan Sentra costs about $177 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 2). The 2022 Nissan Sentra has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2022 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2022 Chevrolet Malibu170.9 g/km
2022 Nissan Sentra167.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2022 Chevrolet Malibu1,462 kg
2022 Nissan Sentra1,385 kg
NHTSA recalls
2022 Chevrolet Malibu1
2022 Nissan Sentra2
Owner complaints
2022 Chevrolet Malibu97
2022 Nissan Sentra81
NCAP overall rating
2022 Chevrolet Malibu4
2022 Nissan Sentra5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2022 Chevrolet Malibu2022 Nissan Sentra
CO2170.9 g/km167.1 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km7.1 l/100km
Complaints9781
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns12
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,460 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,385 kg
Length4,920 mm4,640 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban8.1 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,710 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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