2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2021 Nissan Altima

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Malibu and Altima?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2021 Nissan Altima gets 1.5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,140
$24,300
Engine
Engine
1.5L/91
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
188 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
27 - 28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
37 - 39 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
31 - 32 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73 in
72.9 in
Length
Length
194.2 in
192.9 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
56.7 - 57.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
111.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.4 ft2
97.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38 - 39.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
43.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
58.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
36.7 - 36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
57.1 in

Costs

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

2021 Nissan Altima

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,200
$1,800 - $1,950
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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