Acura TL (2003 – 2008) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2003 – 2007): specs compared
The Acura TL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 273 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chevrolet Malibu uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,579 kg.
| Specification |
Acura
TL
2003 – 2008
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 261 – 273 hp | 145 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 316 – 323 Nm | 210 – 326 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 8.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 245 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.4 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,579 – 1,655 kg | 1,440 – 1,580 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.