Chevrolet Malibu (2012 – 2016) vs Buick Verano (2012 – 2017): specs compared

The Chevrolet Malibu is the more powerful of the two, with up to 262 hp against 250 hp. The Buick Verano is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.7 s. The Chevrolet Malibu has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 190 km/h. The Buick Verano is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,560 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 188 mm longer than the Buick Verano.

Specification Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012 – 2016 Buick Verano Buick Verano 2012 – 2017
Overview
Origin United States United States
Documented years 2012 – 2016 2012 – 2017
Body style — —
Variants 2 3
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 200 – 263 hp 182 – 254 hp
Torque 259 – 400 Nm 232 – 353 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.7 – 9.0 s 6.4 – 8.9 s
Top speed 206 – 249 km/h 190 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.0 – 9.8 L/100 km —
Dimensions
Length 4,859 mm 4,671 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,814 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,483 mm
Wheelbase 2,738 mm 2,685 mm
Curb weight 1,560 – 1,649 kg 1,500 kg

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