Compare the Chevy Malibu to the Kia K5 and Nissan Altima
A sedan can be a jack of all trades when considering which vehicle is right for your lifestyle. Whether looking for a quick, efficient way to navigate roads between your home and office or a family-friendly vehicle to assist your daily needs, a sedan can provide all you need from the driver's seat. When the Ciocca Atlantic City team thinks about sedan possibilities, the Chevy Malibu comes to the forefront of our minds.
While exceptional, the Malibu isn't the only sedan out there. Plenty of rivals will make your decision harder, including options like the Kia K5 and Nissan Altima. We don't want you to feel like you need to jump through hoops to learn more about your options - we've put the Chevy Malibu up against the competition to show you why we prefer the Malibu above all else! Check out our comparisons today and see which one best fits your lifestyle.
Chevy Malibu vs. Nissan Altima
Choosing a sedan doesn't mean you should be comfortable with crowded interiors without much leg or headroom for your passengers. The Nissan Altima offers both in the front row, featuring 39.1 inches of headroom and 43.8 inches of legroom. While Malibu matches the Altima with front-row headroom but is slightly behind with legroom. However, your rear seat passengers will appreciate the Malibu's seating space, a feat the Nissan Sedan can't match. The Chevy car offers 37.5 inches of headroom and 38.1 inches of legroom, while the Nissan Altima will limit you to 36.9 inches and 35.2 inches, respectively. The Malibu also offers 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space, just a bit more than its Nissan rival.
Power might not be everything in a sedan, but it doesn't hurt to have an efficient engine that manages your drive. The Chevy Malibu keeps your commute simple with a single turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, delivering 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Nissan car's base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder delivering 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. The Chevy Malibu makes the city commute more efficient, delivering 29 mpg. The Altima won't be as efficient, requiring you to stop more frequently at the gas pump with an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city. The Nissan Altima may offer more engine options, but you won't get better city performance than what the Chevy Malibu has to offer.
Chevy Malibu vs. Kia K5
Efficiency should be at the forefront of every sedan selling point, and the Chevy Malibu isn't one to back down from challenges from rivals like the Kia K5. The Malibu's 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, compared to the K5's 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The Malibu uses its engine to provide an EPA-estimated 29/36 mpg city/highway with a combined performance of 32 mpg. The Kia K5 won't perform as well in the city, only offering 27 mpg.
Connectivity isn't everything in a new vehicle, but it can make your decision easier. The Chevy Malibu might not be the most equipped sedan, but you'll enjoy plenty of standard features that aren't included on the base Kia K5. Both sedans feature easy-to-use infotainment touchscreen systems with eight-inch screens and smartphone connectivity. However, the Malibu includes wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration with its base model, a feature the Kia K5 lineup lacks. The Malibu also includes a standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing you to connect multiple devices on the road and save your wireless data plan - the K5 will ask you to rely solely on your phone's wireless.
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