Compare 2020 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2020 Nissan Altima vs 2019 Toyota Camry

2020 Chevrolet Malibu
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4-Door Sedan L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L 29 36 $22,117 $22,140
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS 29 36 $22,432 $23,270
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT 29 36 $25,709 $26,670
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier 22 32 $32,168 $33,370
Malibu 4-Door Sedan RS 29 36 $23,396 $24,270
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2.0 Platinum Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan 25 34 $32,769 $35,180
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan 25 34 $27,719 $29,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan 25 35 $31,440 $33,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan 27 37 $30,184 $32,400
Altima 2.5 S AWD Sedan 26 36 $23,906 $25,650
Altima 2.5 S Sedan 28 39 $22,650 $24,300
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan 26 36 $29,430 $31,590
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan 28 39 $28,175 $30,240
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan 25 35 $25,395 $27,250
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan 27 37 $24,139 $25,900
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan 26 36 $27,477 $29,490
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan 28 39 $26,222 $28,140
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Hybrid LE CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Camry Hybrid LE CVT 51 53 $26,128 $28,400
Camry Hybrid SE CVT 44 47 $27,693 $30,100
Camry Hybrid XLE CVT 44 47 $30,338 $32,975
Camry L Automatic 29 41 $22,046 $24,095
Camry LE Automatic 28 39 $22,509 $24,600
Camry SE Automatic 28 39 $23,478 $25,800
Camry XLE Automatic 28 39 $26,551 $29,175
Camry XLE V6 Automatic 22 33 $31,214 $34,300
Camry XSE Automatic 28 39 $27,051 $29,725
Camry XSE V6 Automatic 22 32 $31,714 $34,850
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,117
$32,769
$26,128
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,140
$35,180
$28,400
Monthly Payment Estimate
$369 / month
$586 / month
$473 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.8
6.7
6.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is a handsome mid-size sedan that’s overshadowed by competitors in terms of standard features. The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price. The 2019 Toyota Camry discards its plain vanilla personality in favor of vanilla bean.
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Fuel Economy
City
29 mpg 25 mpg 51 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 34 mpg 53 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.2 57.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.9 98.8 99.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 36.7 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 57.1 55.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 43.8 42.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.1 54.7 55.4
Second Leg Room (in)
38.1 35.2 38
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 38 38.3
Second Hip Room (in)
53.4 54.5 54.6
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.1 5.7
Length, Overall (in)
194.2 192.9 192.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.9 56.9 56.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.5 62.8 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
111.4 111.2 111.2
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73 72.9 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 62.8 63
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.7 15.4 15.1
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD - 11.5 11.1
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 11.7 12
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 16.2 13
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.0 37.4 37.4
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P205/65R16 P235/40VR19 P205/65VR16
Spare Tire Size
T125/80R16 Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
R83 NA 010B
Spare Tire Order Code
ZAM NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R16 P235/40VR19 P205/65VR16
Rear Tire Order Code
R83 NA 010B
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3126 3438 3472
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5 19 X 8 16 X 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5 19 X 8 16 X 6.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 510 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 150 -
Engine
Displacement
1.5L/91 2.0 L/120 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 5700 236 @ 5600 208 @ 5700
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Gas/Electric I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 2500-3000 267 @ 4000 163 @ 3600
Engine Order Code
LFV NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 34 53
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
29 25 51
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
32 29 52
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
N/A - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Trans Type
1 1 1
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.80 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Trans Order Code
MRG NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.10 5.25 3.29
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic CVT w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - - -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Malibu Nissan Altima Toyota Camry
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 6.1 3.4
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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