2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2015 Toyota Camry

2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 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	25	36	$21,678	$22,465
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	25	36	$22,666	$23,735
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	25	36	$24,443	$25,595
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/3LT	21	30	$25,909	$27,130
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/1LZ	25	36	$26,762	$28,320
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/2LZ	21	30	$28,803	$30,480

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	25	35	$21,017	$22,970
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	25	35	$21,694	$23,840
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	25	35	$23,797	$26,150
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XSE	25	35	$23,797	$26,150
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	21	31	$28,546	$31,370
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XSE	21	31	$28,546	$31,370
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan LE	43	39	$24,647	$26,790
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan SE	40	38	$25,756	$27,995
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE	40	38	$27,583	$29,980

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,678

$21,017

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,465

$22,970

Monthly Payment Estimate

$374 / month

$383 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu ranks below our family-sedan favorites, mostly because of its back-seat space.

The 2015 Toyota Camry ups its game with a thorough refresh that, while not daring, makes it more enjoyable for driver and passenger alike.

TCC Likes

MyLink's simple connectivity
Smooth-shifting six-speed automatic
Improved handling balance

High-mileage Hybrid model
Lag-free infotainment systems
Great ride, refined cabin

TCC Dislikes

Styling still isn't dramatic
Despite the effort, still a small back seat

Rear seats don’t fully fold
Base four lags rivals in performance
LE interior trims still a little bleak

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.00

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.00

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.30

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.50

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.3

102.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.50

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.10

56.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.10

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

107.80

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.00

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.20

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

191.50

190.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.60

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.00

62.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

15.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x - TBD -

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.68

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

P205/65VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

QPE

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

P205/65VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPE

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3393

3240

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

16 X 7

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

170 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

LKW

Displacement

2.5L/150

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

196 @ 6300

178 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.63

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

1.90

Trans Order Code

MNH

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Toyota Camry

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

6.3 (Est)

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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