2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2009 Toyota Camry

2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Toyota Camry

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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	30	$20,733	$21,825
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	33	$21,579	$22,715
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	22	33	$23,916	$25,175
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ	22	33	$25,607	$26,955

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	21	31	$18,678	$20,195
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	21	31	$19,593	$21,650
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	21	31	$20,533	$22,815
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	21	31	$23,016	$25,575
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	21	31	$17,707	$19,145
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE	21	31	$18,643	$20,600
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	21	31	$19,633	$21,815
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE	19	28	$21,793	$24,215
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	28	$22,939	$25,490
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	19	28	$25,823	$28,695
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	33	34	$23,796	$26,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,733

$18,678

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,825

$20,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$364 / month

$337 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu remains one of the strongest players in the mid-size sedan segments, though its rivals are certainly worth a look.

The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid melds the automaker's proven, hybrid system into America's bread-and-butter sedan. What's not to like?

TCC Likes

Attractive styling, inside and out
Smooth power delivery
Good fuel economy in four-cylinder models

Adequate acceleration and great fuel economy
Smooth, well-controlled ride
Very quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

No DVD-based navigation
Doesn't feel sporty, even with the V-6

Conservative styling, with little to differentiate the Hybrid
Doesn't handle as well as other Camrys
Difficult to maintain steady speed without cruise control

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.8

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.0

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

15.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

11.06 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.65 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.3

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

36.1

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P215/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3415

3307

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

160 @ 4500

161 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LE5

Displacement

2.4L/146.5

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6400

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.14

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

2.20

Trans Order Code

MN5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.95

3.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Toyota Camry

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Independent

Dual-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.2

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