2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vs. 2018 Nissan Altima

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What is the main difference between Malibu Hybrid and Altima?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, the 2018 Nissan Altima has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid gets 17 more mpg. Also, the 2018 Altima is priced $4,615 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Malibu Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, 2D, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,875
$23,260
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
2.5L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
179 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
49 MPG
26 - 27 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
43 MPG
37 - 38 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
46 MPG
30 - 31 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
72.0 in
Length
Length
193.8 in
191.9 in
Height
Height
57.6 in
57.8 - 57.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
109.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
96 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
39.1 - 40.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
45.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
56.4 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
56.4 in

Costs

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

2018 Nissan Altima

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,850 - $2,200
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$239 (2018 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn Hybrid w/1HY)
$79 (2018 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$7,693 - $8,043
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