2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 Nissan Maxima

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

2019 Nissan Maxima

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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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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	20	30	$38,772	$41,540
Maxima S 3.5L	20	30	$31,790	$34,050
Maxima SL 3.5L	20	30	$35,975	$38,540
Maxima SR 3.5L	20	30	$36,991	$39,630
Maxima SV 3.5L	20	30	$33,663	$36,060

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,204

$38,772

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,220

$41,540

Monthly Payment Estimate

$470 / month

$692 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.2

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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 Maxima is a break from the familiar mid-size four-door sedans.

TCC Likes

Good looks
Excellent performance from turbo engines
Thrifty hybrid

Sharp looks
Relatively quick, compared to other sedans
Driver-first layout

TCC Dislikes

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

Cramped rear seat
Small-ish trunk
Still a CVT

Fuel Economy

City

49 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

43 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

96.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

35.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

56.5

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

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

192.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

14.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

12.1

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 -

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.0

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RA9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P245/40WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RA9

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P245/40WR19

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

3676

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 X 8.5

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

122 @ 5000

300 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4750

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LKN

Displacement

1.8L/110

3.5 L/213

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKE

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

5.25

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41 - 0.38

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Nissan Maxima

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

7.4

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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