Compare 2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2021 Nissan Altima

2021 Chevrolet Malibu
2021 Nissan Altima
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4-Door Sedan L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L 29 36 $22,247 $22,270
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS 29 36 $22,557 $23,400
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT 29 36 $25,835 $26,800
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier 22 33 $32,294 $33,500
Malibu 4-Door Sedan RS 29 36 $23,521 $24,400
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2.0 SR Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan 25 34 $28,789 $30,900
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan 25 35 $31,904 $34,250
Altima 2.5 S Sedan 28 39 $22,884 $24,550
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan 25 35 $29,244 $31,390
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan 28 39 $27,942 $29,990
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan 25 35 $26,045 $27,950
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan 28 39 $24,743 $26,550
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan 26 36 $25,116 $26,950
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan 27 37 $23,813 $25,550

Pricing

Invoice Price
$22,247
$28,789

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,270
$30,900

Monthly Payment Estimate
$371 / month
$515 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
5.7
6.5

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu swings with great styling and space, but strikes out on safety. The 2021 Nissan Altima has a plain-spoken appeal, not to mention high safety scores and a great low price.

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Fuel Economy

City
29 mpg 25 mpg

Highway
36 mpg 34 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors
4 -

EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
53.4 54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.9 98.8

Second Head Room (in)
37.5 36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 57.1

Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 43.8

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
54.1 54.7

Second Leg Room (in)
38.1 35.2

Front Head Room (in)
39.1 38

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5

Length, Overall (in)
194.2 192.9

Height, Overall (in)
57.9 56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)
62.5 62.8

Wheelbase (in)
111.4 111.2

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73 72.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.7 15.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD - 11.5

Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 16.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.0 37.4

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
R83 NA

Front Tire Size
P205/65R16 P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size
T125/80R16 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
R83 NA

Spare Tire Order Code
ZAM NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/65R16 P235/40VR19

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 3418

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5 19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5 19 X 8

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 2500-3000 267 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
LFV NA

Displacement
1.5L/91 2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 5700 236 @ 5600

Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System
Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 34

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
29 25

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
32 29

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
N/A -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

Trans Type
1 1

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

Trans Order Code
MRG NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.10 5.25

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Malibu Nissan Altima

Body Style
Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -

Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 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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