Honda Accord (2008 – 2012) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Honda Accord is the more powerful of the two, with up to 271 hp against 252 hp. The Chevrolet Malibu is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.4 s. The Honda Accord has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 220 km/h. The Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. The Honda Accord is the lighter car, from 1,465 kg against 1,549 kg. At 4,935 mm, the Honda Accord is 63 mm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
2008 – 2012
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 – 271 hp | 164 – 255 hp |
| Torque | 218 – 344 Nm | 216 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 9.0 s | 6.9 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 238 km/h | 180 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 10.7 L/100 km | 8.1 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 – 4,935 mm | 4,872 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,852 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,465 – 1,618 kg | 1,549 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.