Chevrolet Malibu (2003 – 2007) vs Honda Accord Coupe (2003 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 243 hp at most. The Chevrolet Malibu is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.2 s. The Honda Accord Coupe has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,382 kg against 1,440 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2003 – 2007
|
Honda
Accord Coupe
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 – 243 hp | 160 – 240 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 326 Nm | 218 – 287 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.0 s | 8.2 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 200 km/h | 200 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 8.8 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,580 kg | 1,382 – 1,494 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.