Malibu vs Sonata
Vs Hyundai Sonata


AWARDS & EFFICIENCY
- 2018 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score1
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu's2 head-on collision safety features has earned it the NHTSA's coveted 5-star Overall Frontal Crash Rating6.
If you're trying to pinch pennies, every single mile per gallon toward better fuel economy counts, including the one between the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu2 and the 2021 Hyundai Sonata3 in the city.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
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EPA Estimated City MPG | |
292 | 283 |
Overall Frontal Crash Rating | |
52 | - |


PERFORMANCE
Want more power and higher top speeds? Consider the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu4, boasting 59 more horses and 33 more horses per ton than the 2021 Hyundai Sonata3.
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu's4 increased torque - 2604 lb.-ft. vs. 1955 lb.-ft. - can mean the difference between easy going and a sluggish ride.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
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Horsepower | |
2504 | 1913 |
Horsepower Per Ton | |
1554 | 1223 |
Torque | |
2604 | 1955 |


USABILITY
Who wouldn't want more miles between fill-ups? With a 30 miles higher estimated combined tank range, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu2 will keep you on the road longer than the 2021 Hyundai Sonata5.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
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Estimated Combined Tank Range | |
4802 | 4505 |


PRICING & WARRANTY
With an MSRP of $1,460 less than the 2021 Hyundai Sonata3, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu2 provides the budget-conscious buyer enough cost savings to fill the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu's2 gas tank two dozen times, with a little money left over for road-trip snacks7.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
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MSRP | |
$22,1402 | $23,6003 |
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1 - Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.nhtsa.gov).
2 - 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn L
3 - 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.5L
4 - 2021 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn Premier
5 - 2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus 1.6T
6 - Learn more at: http://www.safercar.gov/Safety+Ratings.
7 - Based on the price of $40.00 to fill the gas tank.