2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2021 Toyota Camry

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

#14 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Toyota Camry

#4 in Mid-Size Cars

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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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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry Hybrid LE CVT	51	53	$25,088	$27,270
Camry Hybrid SE CVT	44	47	$26,483	$28,785
Camry Hybrid XLE CVT	44	47	$29,597	$32,170
Camry Hybrid XSE CVT	44	47	$30,102	$32,720
Camry LE Automatic	28	39	$22,916	$25,045
Camry LE Automatic AWD	25	34	$24,197	$26,445
Camry SE Automatic	28	39	$24,170	$26,560
Camry SE Automatic AWD	25	34	$25,444	$27,960
Camry SE Nightshade Automatic	28	39	$24,807	$27,260
Camry SE Nightshade Automatic AWD	25	34	$26,081	$28,660
Camry TRD V6 Automatic	22	31	$29,357	$32,260
Camry XLE Automatic	27	38	$27,250	$29,945
Camry XLE Automatic AWD	25	34	$28,524	$31,345
Camry XLE V6 Automatic	22	33	$31,913	$35,070
Camry XSE Automatic	27	38	$27,750	$30,495
Camry XSE Automatic AWD	25	34	$29,024	$31,895
Camry XSE V6 Automatic	22	32	$32,413	$35,620

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,247

$25,088

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,270

$27,270

Monthly Payment Estimate

$371 / month

$455 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu swings with great styling and space, but strikes out on safety.

The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power.

TCC Likes

Crisp exterior styling
Decent turbo performance
Great touchscreen infotainment

The body still intrigues
Big, buff V-6
Fuel-sipping hybrid

TCC Dislikes

Hybrid's gone
Automatic emergency braking costs more
Boring cockpit

Looks more sporty than it is
Meh base engine
Some styling foibles

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

53 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

57.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

99.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

192.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.7

15.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

11.1

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 -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

13.2

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

Front Tire Size

P205/65R16

P205/65VR16

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R83

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Rear Tire Size

P205/65R16

P205/65VR16

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)

3126

3480

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500-3000

163 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

LFV

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5700

208 @ 5700

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MRG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.10

3.29

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Toyota Camry

Body Style

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.)

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

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

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

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2021 Camry on sale now
Lease: From $259/mo.
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 mo.
Rebate: $750 cash rebate

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