Chevrolet Malibu (2012 – 2016) vs Buick Verano (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The Chevrolet Malibu is the more powerful of the two, with up to 262 hp against 250 hp. The Buick Verano is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.7 s. The Chevrolet Malibu has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 190 km/h. The Buick Verano is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,560 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 188 mm longer than the Buick Verano.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2012 – 2016
|
Buick
Verano
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 263 hp | 182 – 254 hp |
| Torque | 259 – 400 Nm | 232 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 9.0 s | 6.4 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 249 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 9.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 – 1,649 kg | 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.