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Chevrolet Impala vs. Chevrolet Malibu

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$31,620
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Starting MSRP
$31,620
$25,800
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V6
Turbocharged Gas I4
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
28 City / 36 Hwy
Horsepower
305 hp
163 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
305 @ 6800
163 @ 5700
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V6
Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
264 @ 5200
184 @ 2500-3000
Displacement
3.6L/217
1.5L/-TBD-
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
28 City / 36 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.9 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
16 x 7.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P235/50R18
P205/65R16
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
16 x 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T125/70R17
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
N/A
Front Tire Size
P235/50R18
P205/65R16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
19 ft³
16 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
73 in
Passenger Volume
105 ft³
102 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
53 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
63 in
Front Head Room
40 in
39 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
63 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
54 in
Wheelbase
112 in
111 in
Height, Overall
59 in
57 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
38 in
Length, Overall
201 in
194 in
Front Leg Room
46 in
42 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
16 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,787 lbs
3,135 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Navigation System
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
512
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2020 Chevrolet Impala2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.2 in
11.8 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 0.9 in
11.3 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 Malibu versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2020 Impala.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with 31 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is cheaper than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with a $25,800 starting MSRP versus a $31,620 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2020 Chevrolet Impala and the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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