2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2016 Nissan Altima

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Nissan Altima

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid w/1HY

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Hybrid w/1HY	47	46	$26,659	$27,770
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL	27	37	$21,516	$21,625
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	27	37	$22,195	$23,120
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	27	37	$24,019	$25,020
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	22	33	$27,475	$28,620
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/1LZ	27	37	$27,955	$29,120
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ	22	33	$29,683	$30,920

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4-Door Sedan I4 2.5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5	27	39	$21,446	$22,500
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S	27	39	$21,348	$22,900
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL	27	39	$26,621	$28,570
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SR	26	37	$22,808	$24,470
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV	27	39	$23,729	$25,460
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL	22	32	$29,895	$32,090
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SR	22	32	$25,524	$27,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,659

$21,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,770

$22,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$463 / month

$375 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu lineup skips performance models, plush luxury appointments, and all-wheel drive; yet the driving experience, comfortable cabin, and frugal numbers may convince you to trade in that Camry, Accord, or Fusion.

A new SR model brings some driving fun back to the 2016 Nissan Altima, while preserving its mainstream family-sedan appeal.

TCC Likes

48-mpg hybrid (with Volt power)
Quiet, refined cabin
Back-seat comfort

Quiet, comfortable ride
Improved infotainment
Flowing design that looks like an Infiniti

TCC Dislikes

Handsome, not edgy
Close to Impala in size and shape
Swoopy roofline limits headroom

Borderline bland interior
CVT is the only transmission available
Less sporty handling than previous models

Fuel Economy

City

47 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

46 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

56.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

101.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

191.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

15.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.5

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RA9

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RA9

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P215/60TR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3457

3197

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4750

180 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LKN

Displacement

1.8L/110

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

124 @ 5000

182 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

0.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKE

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

4.83

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

3.8

5.6

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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