2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Mazda MAZDA6

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2018 Mazda MAZDA6

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid w/1HY

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Hybrid w/1HY	49	43	$26,803	$27,920
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL	27	36	$21,571	$21,680
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	27	36	$22,387	$23,320
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	27	36	$24,211	$25,220
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ	22	32	$29,779	$31,020

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$27,571	$29,200
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$29,929	$31,700
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$32,808	$34,750
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$21,836	$23,000
Mazda6 Sport Manual	24	33	$20,951	$21,950
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$24,269	$25,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,803

$27,571

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,920

$29,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$487 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A solid effort, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu offers plenty of compelling reasons to lure customers into showrooms.

The 2018 Mazda 6 is a stylish, good handling sedan that finally has the underhood muscle to match.

TCC Likes

Attractive looks
Refined demeanor
Good fuel efficiency

Pretty to look at
Turbo power to match
Decent value

TCC Dislikes

Basic Malibu L
Big engine relegated to high-spec model
Active-safety tech is pricey

Turbo-4 too little, too late?
Awful infotainment system
New Signature trim doesn’t meet expectations

Fuel Economy

City

49 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

43 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

99.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

192.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

14.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.9

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.0

16.4

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

36.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RA9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P225/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RA9

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P225/45WR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3366

3560

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

124 @ 5000

227 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4750

310 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

LKN

Displacement

1.8L/110

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

MKE

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

4.09

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.49

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Mazda Mazda6

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

3.8

6.7

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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