Chevrolet Malibu (2013 – 2016) vs Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan (2013 – 2015): specs compared
The Chevrolet Malibu is the more powerful of the two, with up to 182 hp against 175 hp. The Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 206 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,447 kg against 1,539 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2013 – 2016
|
Mazda
6 / Atenza Sedan
2013 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 182 hp | 145 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 210 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | 7.9 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 204 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 4.2 – 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,869 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,539 kg | 1,447 – 1,578 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.