Comparisons · 2023

2023 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2023 Toyota Camry

The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel: 7.8 against 9.1 l/100km, about 14% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu costs about $1,153 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Toyota Camry9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2023 Chevrolet Malibu181.4 g/km
2023 Toyota Camry210 g/km
Kerb weight
2023 Chevrolet Malibu1,421.6 kg
2023 Toyota Camry1,664.7 kg
NHTSA recalls
2023 Chevrolet Malibu2
2023 Toyota Camry2
Owner complaints
2023 Chevrolet Malibu69
2023 Toyota Camry64
NCAP overall rating
2023 Chevrolet Malibu5
2023 Toyota Camry5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2023 Chevrolet Malibu2023 Toyota Camry
CO2181.4 g/km210 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints6964
Cylinders46
Displacement1,500 cc3,456 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Kerb weight1,421.6 kg1,664.7 kg
NCAP overall55
Recall campaigns22
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (S8)
Urban8.7 l/100km10.7 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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