Chevrolet Impala vs. Chevrolet Malibu
Highlights
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 28 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.9 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
512
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 2025 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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