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2021 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $25,598 - $38,198
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2021 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $27,149 - $38,749
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
1.5L/91 2.0L/122
1.6 L/98 2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm 250 hp @ 5300 rpm
180 hp @ 5500 rpm 191 hp @ 6100 rpm 290 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb @ 2500-3000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2000-5000 rpm
195 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 181 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 311 ft-lb @ 1650 rpm
Steering
N/A
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, Continuously Variable (CVT) Transmission, 9-speed automatic
Smartstream 8-Speed Electronic Auto -inc: overdrive lock-up torque converter, shift lock, SHIFTRONIC mode, shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors, paddle shifters and drive mode select Smartstream 8-Speed Electronic Auto -inc: overdrive lock-up torque converter, shift lock, shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors and drive mode select 8-Speed DCT -inc: REV match, shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors, paddle shifters and drive mode select
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.2 - 10.7 L/100 km
8.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.6 - 7.1 L/100 km
6.4 - 7.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.6 - 10.7 L/100 km
6.4 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
56.0 - 60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
975 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,171 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,486 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
953 mm
950 - 960 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
884 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,450 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
445 L
453 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
2,840 mm
Length, Overall
4,933 mm
4,900 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,854 mm
1,859 mm
Height, Overall
1,455 mm
1,445 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,422 - 1,462 kg
1,527 - 1,626 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19 P225/55R17
P235/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P215/55VR17 P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19 P225/55R17
P235/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P215/55VR17 P245/40WR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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