Lexus ES (2012 – 2015) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Lexus ES is the more powerful of the two, with up to 268 hp against 262 hp. The Chevrolet Malibu is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Lexus ES uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Malibu is the lighter car, from 1,560 kg against 1,610 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2012 – 2015
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 268 hp | 200 – 263 hp |
| Torque | 213 – 336 Nm | 259 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 9.8 s | 6.7 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 206 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,895 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,738 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 – 1,679 kg | 1,560 – 1,649 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.