2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel vs. 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

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What is the main difference between Cruze Diesel and Malibu?

What we have here are two Sedans from Chevrolet with some differences, such as the powertrain, horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has a more powerful engine than the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, and it gets 8 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2019 Malibu is priced $3,530 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2019 Cruze Diesel. In addition, the Cruze Diesel has a slightly smaller body than the Malibu. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,620
$22,090
Engine
Engine
1.6L/98
1.5L/91
Horsepower
Horsepower
137 hp
160 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
31 MPG
29 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
48 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
37 MPG
32 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.5 in
73.0 in
Length
Length
183.7 in
194.2 in
Height
Height
57.4 in
57.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
111.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
89.9 ft2
98.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.3 in
37.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.2 in
57.1 in

Costs

2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,150
$1,800 - $2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$389 (2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sdn Diesel)
$269 (2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$19,153
$14,483 - $15,383
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