2022 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2021 Honda Accord

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

#13 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Honda Accord

#1 in Large Cars

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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
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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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	48	$28,616	$30,520
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	48	$30,834	$32,890
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	48	$25,329	$26,570
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	44	41	$33,594	$36,440
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$29,336	$31,290
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$23,807	$24,970
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$25,724	$27,430
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$30,104	$32,110
Accord Sedan Sport SE 1.5T CVT	29	35	$27,118	$28,920
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$34,017	$36,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,557

$28,616

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,400

$30,520

Monthly Payment Estimate

$390 / month

$509 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is an acceptable choice, but it’s a shame that this may be how Detroit closes its long chapter on mid-size sedans.

More tech this year makes the 2021 Honda Accord a compelling buy, but the options can rack up.

TCC Likes

Sharp looks
Good turbo power
Excellent infotainment system

Punchy turbo engines
Spacious interior
Stylish bod

TCC Dislikes

So light on personality
Active safety tech should be standard by now
No hybrid version

More expensive this year
Big wheels dent fuel economy—a lot
Big wheels also ride stiffly

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

48 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

102.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

196.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.7

16.7

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 -

12.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

12.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

38.2

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

P225/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Front Tire Order Code

R83

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Rear Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/50VR17

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)

3135

3375

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

129 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

LFV

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5700

212 @ 6200

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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 -

8.40

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MRG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.10

3.42

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.45 - 2.45

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Honda Accord Hybrid

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

3.6

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

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

2021 Honda Accord

2021 Accord is on sale
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Finance: From 1.9% APR

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