Honda Accord (1996 – 1998) vs Chevrolet Malibu (1996 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Chevrolet Malibu is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.0 s. The Honda Accord has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,220 kg against 1,376 kg. At 4,836 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 155 mm longer than the Honda Accord.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
1996 – 1998
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 150 hp | 141 – 152 hp |
| Torque | 158 – 210 Nm | 203 – 244 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.5 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 210 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.1 L/100 km | 8.4 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,836 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,718 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,220 – 1,305 kg | 1,376 – 1,384 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.