Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

MSRP starting at:

$35,009

60 months lease
$113 @ 8.32 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
Manual
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2023 Chevrolet Malibu

MSRP starting at:

$29,048

4dr Sdn LS w/1LS

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $35,009 $29,048
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 8.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 6.8 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement 2.0 L/121 1.5L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5000 160 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 273 @ 1750 184 @ 2500-3000
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 8.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 6.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 8.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 6.8 L/100 km
Engine Order Code LFV
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement 2.0 L/121 1.5L/91
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5000 160 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 273 @ 1750 184 @ 2500-3000
Trans Order Code U2 MRG
Trans Type 6 1
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.55
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.76 5.10
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140 - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.9 102.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.5 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 58.5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.4 54.1
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 35 38.1
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard N/A
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
M/T Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
Turbocharged (Option) N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) N/A Standard
A/T (Option) N/A Standard
A/T N/A Standard
CVT Transmission (Option) N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard N/A
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear Performance Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season N/A Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard N/A
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard N/A
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard N/A
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard N/A
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard N/A
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Standard N/A
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
HD Radio Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard N/A
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Power Mirror(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
MP3 Player (Option) N/A Standard
Power Outlet N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) N/A Standard
Bluetooth Connection (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard N/A
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Driver Restriction Features Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
Front Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
Front Collision Warning N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams N/A Standard
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