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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

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$29,570
Starting MSRP
$22,565
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
25 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
194 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

187 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
2.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
-
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
194 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
202 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
25 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P235/50R18
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Pwr
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Measurements

42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
58 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
55 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
38 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
114 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
198 in
Length, Overall
192 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
55 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,490 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,393 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited?

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited is more reliable than the 2019 Buick LaCrosse according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 Malibu Limited versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2019 LaCrosse.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited with 29 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited?

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited is cheaper than the 2019 Buick LaCrosse with a $22,565 starting MSRP versus a $29,570 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse and the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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