2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Price: $25,555

Utility
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and the typical sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the typical sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Malibu Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid's tank is almost the same size as the average sedan's, though the typical sedan's is a bit larger. The typical sedan and the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the typical sedan than with the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Malibu Hybrid to the dealership as the typical sedan. The typical sedan pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in terms of gas mileage. The typical sedan guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. In terms of MSRP, the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid costs tremendously less than the typical sedan. The typical sedan will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the typical sedan.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the typical sedan is most certainly more agile than the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid's engine is significantly smaller than the typical sedan's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The typical sedan packs quite a punch compared to the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical sedan is considerably more powerful than the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Malibu Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the average sedan, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the typical sedan.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.