2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2021 Hyundai Elantra

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Malibu and Elantra?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, which is $2,490 less than the base MSRP of the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Also, the 2021 Malibu has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2021 Elantra gets 5.3 more mpg. And finally, the body structure of Malibu is slightly larger than that of the Elantra. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,140
$24,100
Engine
Engine
1.5L/91
1.6 L/98
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
201 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
31 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73 in
71.9 in
Length
Length
194.2 in
184.1 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
55.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
107.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.4 ft2
91.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.7 - 40.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
42.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
56.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
38 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
55.6 in

Costs

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

2021 Hyundai Elantra

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,200
$1,550 - $1,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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