Summary
vs. The Competition
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is currently rated #4 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Mazda6 for Midsize Cars.
It's a good car overall compared to others in the same category and beats more than half of its competition along the way.
Its Seating Capacity and MSRP win versus competitors, but its Motor Trend Overall Rating loses against the competition.
vs. Other Years
- This car costs $410 less than the 2019 model.
- This car's base horsepower is 160hp more and its max horsepower is 250hp more than the 2019 model.
- This car's city mpg is 2 less than the 2019 model.
Competitors
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Honda Accord?
The Malibu costs $775.00 less than the Accord. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Toyota Camry?
The Malibu costs $1,390.00 less than the Camry. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Hyundai Sonata?
The Malibu costs $80.00 more than the Sonata. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Kia Optima?
The Malibu costs $520.00 less than the Optima. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated both as tied in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Ford Fusion?
The Malibu costs $930.00 less than the Fusion. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Mazda6?
The Malibu costs $265.00 less than the Mazda6. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Nissan Altima?
The Malibu costs $820.00 less than the Altima. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Subaru Legacy?
The Malibu costs $315.00 less than the Legacy. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Chevrolet Malibu or Volkswagen Passat?
The Malibu costs $760.00 less than the Passat. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specs & Details
Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating
Best Attribute
Seating Capacity
Worst Attribute
Motor Trend Overall Rating
| Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,680.00 | Good with 4 stars based on ratings | |
| MPG | 27 city / 36 highway city / highway | Good with 3.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Bad with 2 stars based on ratings | |
| Horsepower | 160 to 250hp | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Horsepower | 160 to 250hp | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 to 15.8 galgal | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Seating Capacity | 5. Front and backseats spacious, generous backseat legroom | Good with 4.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Car and Driver Overall Rating | 4.5/5 | Good with 3 stars based on ratings | |
| Motor Trend Overall Rating | 3.5/5 | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings |