2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 Nissan Altima

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

2019 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	49	43	$27,204	$28,220
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL	29	36	$22,067	$22,090
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	29	36	$22,384	$23,220
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	29	36	$25,661	$26,620
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ	22	32	$30,674	$31,820
Malibu 4-Door Sedan RS w/1SP	29	36	$23,348	$24,220

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2.0 Edition ONE Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 Edition ONE Sedan	25	34	$33,300	$35,750
Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan	25	34	$32,630	$35,030
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$27,393	$29,400
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$31,095	$33,380
Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan	27	37	$29,840	$32,030
Altima 2.5 S AWD Sedan	26	36	$23,627	$25,350
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$22,371	$24,000
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	26	36	$29,291	$31,440
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	28	39	$28,035	$30,090
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$24,882	$26,700
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	27	37	$23,627	$25,350
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$27,514	$29,530
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	28	39	$26,258	$28,180

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,204

$33,300

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,220

$35,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$470 / month

$596 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is a likeable sedan, but it requires some compromises when it comes to essential safety tech.

The 2019 Nissan Altima is a sharper sedan now, made better with great active safety features and a newly available turbo-4.

TCC Likes

Good looks
Excellent performance from turbo engines
Thrifty hybrid

Better exterior looks
Quieter interior in most trims
Great active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Active safety gear costs too much
Hardly engaging to drive
Dull interior

SR trim levels get noisy tires
Some hard plastics to be found
Will sedan buyers opt for all-wheel drive?

Fuel Economy

City

49 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

43 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

44.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

35.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

192.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

56.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.0

16.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RA9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P235/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RA9

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)

3366

3436

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

130

Engine

Displacement

1.8L/110

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

122 @ 5000

236 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4750

267 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LKN

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKE

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

3.8

6.0

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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