2025 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

2025 Chevrolet
Malibu

MSRP*: $25,800 to $31,500
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Picture of the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid

2024 Honda
Accord Hybrid

MSRP*: $32,895 to $38,890
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MPG - City 28 MPG 46 - 51 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 MPG 41 - 44 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 163-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 163 hp 204 hp
Exterior Length 194.2 in 195.7 in
Exterior Width 73.0 in 73.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.8 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Accord Hybrid than the Chevrolet Malibu, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord Hybrid in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Malibu as you will with the Honda Accord Hybrid, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Chevrolet Malibu is clearly a better financial choice over the Honda Accord Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu is about the same width as the Honda Accord Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Malibu takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda Accord Hybrid.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Malibu is significantly less powerful than the Honda Accord Hybrid. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Chevrolet Malibu does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Honda Accord Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord Hybrid.