Chevrolet Malibu (1996 – 2003) vs Buick Century (1996 – 2005): specs compared
The Buick Century is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 152 hp. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 180 km/h. The Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,376 kg against 1,526 kg. At 4,950 mm, the Buick Century is 114 mm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
1996 – 2003
|
Buick
Century
1996 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1996 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 152 hp | 162 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 203 – 244 Nm | 251 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,836 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,376 – 1,384 kg | 1,526 – 1,529 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.