Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
$10,325
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$10,325
Starting MSRP
$25,800
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas L4
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
140 hp
Horsepower
163 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

150 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 2500-3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
140 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
163 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.2L/134
Displacement
1.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
-
Displacement
Gas L4
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P195/70R14
Front Tire Size
P205/65R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

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

Measurements

50 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
50 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
104 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
87 ft³
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
26 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
56 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
53 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
181 in
Length, Overall
194 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
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.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,617 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,135 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

-
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more reliable than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 Malibu versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2005 Cavalier.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier with 31 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is cheaper than the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu with a $10,325 starting MSRP versus a $25,800 starting MSRP.

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