Comparisons · 2018

2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Toyota Camry

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has fewer NHTSA recalls (6 against 8). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Chevrolet Malibu9.1 l/100km
2018 Toyota Camry9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Chevrolet Malibu213.8 g/km
2018 Toyota Camry210 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Chevrolet Malibu1,536 kg
2018 Toyota Camry1,610 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Chevrolet Malibu6
2018 Toyota Camry8
Owner complaints
2018 Chevrolet Malibu697
2018 Toyota Camry741
NCAP overall rating
2018 Chevrolet Malibu5
2018 Toyota Camry5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Chevrolet Malibu2018 Toyota Camry
CO2213.8 g/km210 g/km
Complaints697741
Recall campaigns68
Combined9.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Cylinders46
Displacement1,500 cc3,456 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban7.3 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Height1,460 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,536 kg1,610 kg
Length4,920 mm4,890 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic (S8)
Urban10.7 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,830 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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