
The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is the toughest rival to the Malibu; just like the Malibu, it emphasizes space and comfort over performance (though there is an available turbo model).
The Fusion or the Altima will give you a more thrilling drive than the Malibu, but neither of them is as roomy or comfortable inside.
This is especially true in the backseat, where the Malibu, along with the Camry and Accord, is very roomy.
The Malibu is further differentiated from its rivals when it comes to interior styling, putting cars like the Camry to shame with its attractive dashboard and premium-feeling materials.
The Fusion and Accord, however, feature interiors that arguably are just as good as the Malibu's.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu isn't edgy or high-performance, but it has everything that most mid-size sedan shoppers seek. |
The 2011 Ford Fusion comes in a few finely developed flavors; Sport, Hybrid and base are a few of the best tastes. |
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes some smart styling and performance risks to raise its profile. |
The 2011 Nissan Altima isn't quite as roomy as some mid-size rivals, but it's one of the sportiest-driving choices. |
The 2011 Toyota Camry isn’t at the leading edge in any way, but it remains one of the smartest mid-size sedan picks. |
MSRP From | ||||
$21,975 | $19,850 | $19,395 | $20,270 | $20,195 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Midsize | Mid-Size Sedan | Large Cars | Midsize | Mid-Size |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 | 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual (SE) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Continuously Variable | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2011 Ford Fusion | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2011 Nissan Altima | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2011 Toyota Camry |