Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2003 – 2008) vs Lexus LS (2003 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 243 hp at most. The Lexus LS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,569 kg against 1,815 kg. At 5,019 mm, the Lexus LS is 249 mm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu Maxx
2003 – 2008
|
Lexus
LS
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 243 hp | 282 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 326 Nm | 417 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,019 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,921 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,569 kg | 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.