Dodge Avenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge is most certainly sprier than the Chevrolet Malibu, 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's engine isn't much more massive than the Dodge Avenger's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Avenger isn't much more powerful than the Chevrolet Malibu.

Utility
Neither the Dodge Avenger nor the Chevrolet Malibu has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Dodge Avenger outpulls the Malibu by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Malibu's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Dodge Avenger.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Avenger offers a bit more head room than the Chevrolet Malibu, there really isn't much of a difference. The Chevrolet Malibu is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Avenger.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Avenger than the Chevrolet Malibu because of its larger tank. The Dodge Avenger and the Chevrolet Malibu compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Chevrolet to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. The Chevrolet Malibu won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Avenger. Regarding gas mileage, the Chevrolet Malibu and the Dodge Avenger don't differ much. In terms of MSRP, the Chevrolet Malibu costs significantly more than the Dodge.

Overview
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Dodge Avenger have the same basic after-sale protection.