2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Malibu and Sonata?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower. And finally, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$21,680
$22,050
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-4 Turbo
2.4L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
35 - 36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
28 - 29 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
73.4 in
Length
Length
193.8 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
57.6 in
58.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
97.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
40.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
57.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
56.5 in

Costs

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2018 Hyundai Sonata

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900 - $2,700
$1,850 - $2,200
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS)
$199 (2018 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4L)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$11,343 - $12,143
$12,014 - $12,364
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