Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Malibu Review

Cost
As far as fuel economy, the Toyota Corolla beats the Chevrolet Malibu. The Chevrolet Malibu won't tax your gas budget considerably more than the Toyota Corolla will. The Toyota Corolla is tremendously less expensive than the Chevrolet Malibu with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Toyota Corolla and the Chevrolet Malibu can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Corolla outpulls the Chevrolet by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Toyota Corolla's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Chevrolet Malibu.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Malibu offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Corolla, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Chevrolet offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Corolla, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu is tremendously more bulky than the Corolla. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Malibu than the Toyota because of its larger tank. The Toyota Corolla and the Chevrolet compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Corolla's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Malibu.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Malibu packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Corolla is definitely more agile than the Malibu, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Corolla's engine is substantially smaller than the Malibu's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Malibu is substantially more powerful than the Toyota Corolla.

Overview
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Toyota Corolla have the same basic after-sale protection.