2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2011 Hyundai Sonata vs 2011 Toyota Camry

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 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	33	$20,876	$21,975
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	33	$21,826	$22,975
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	22	33	$24,115	$25,385
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ	22	33	$25,806	$27,165

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4-Door Sedan 2.0L Automatic Ltd

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Automatic Ltd	22	33	$25,465	$27,245
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Automatic Ltd w/17" Wheels	22	33	$25,373	$27,145
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Automatic Ltd w/Wine Int	22	33	$25,465	$27,245
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Automatic SE	22	33	$23,026	$24,345
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS	22	35	$19,538	$20,395
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS PZEV	22	35	$19,538	$20,395
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Hybrid	34	39	$24,383	$25,795
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Ltd	22	35	$23,847	$25,495
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Ltd PZEV	22	35	$23,847	$25,495
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Ltd PZEV w/Wine Int	22	35	$23,847	$25,495
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Ltd w/Wine Int	22	35	$23,847	$25,495
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic SE	22	35	$21,578	$22,795
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS	24	35	$18,593	$19,395

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	22	32	$19,864	$21,245
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	22	32	$20,771	$22,700
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	22	32	$21,808	$23,965
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	22	32	$24,321	$26,725
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	22	33	$18,882	$20,195
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE	22	33	$19,810	$21,650
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	22	33	$20,898	$22,965
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE	20	29	$23,082	$25,365
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	20	29	$24,243	$26,640
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	20	29	$27,159	$29,845
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	31	35	$24,887	$27,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,876

$25,465

$19,864

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,975

$27,245

$21,245

Monthly Payment Estimate

$366 / month

$454 / month

$354 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu isn't edgy or high-performance, but it has everything that most mid-size sedan shoppers seek.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes some smart styling and performance risks to raise its profile.

The 2011 Toyota Camry isn’t at the leading edge in any way, but it remains one of the smartest mid-size sedan picks.

TCC Likes

Handsome styling inside and out
Smooth, isolated powertrains
Good fuel economy (four-cylinder)

Zoomy new styling
Fuel-conscious in all forms
Well-damped ride

Powertrain refinement
Quiet interior
Comfortable, just-right ride quality

TCC Dislikes

No on-screen navigation
Doesn't feel sporty, even with the V-6

Inconsistent steering feel
Seats feel rather firm
Cabin gets noisy at higher speeds

Conservative, anonymous exterior
Sub-par interior materials
Lackluster build quality

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Large Cars

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

34.6

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

- TBD -

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

54.9

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.9

57.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

103.8

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

- TBD -

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

56.7

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

45.5

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

55.2

54.6

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

72.2

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

62.5

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.8

189.8

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.0

62.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

110.0

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

16.4

15.0

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.65 x - TBD -

11.8 x 1.1

11.57 x - TBD -

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 -

11.2 x 0.4

10.98 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

14.5

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

35.8

36.1

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.94

3.2

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P225/45R18

P215/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P225/45R18

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T125/80D16

T155/70D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3432

3338-3452

3307

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

2.8

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

SFI

GDI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

160 @ 4500

269 @ 1750-4500

167 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

LE5

Displacement

2.4L/145

2.0L/122

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6400

274 @ 6000

169 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.65

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

SHIFTRONIC

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.39

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.83

1.90

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.77

2.89

3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Hyundai Sonata

Toyota Camry

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.59

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.94

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Independent

Multi-Link

Independent Dual-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson

Independent MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

7.2

7.1

7.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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