Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Chevrolet Malibu to the dealership as the Toyota Prius. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Prius is the winner regarding gas mileage. The Chevrolet Malibu pales in comparison to the Toyota with respect to gas mileage. As far as MSRP, the Toyota Prius doesn't cost much less than the Chevrolet Malibu. The Toyota Prius will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Chevrolet Malibu.

Utility
Neither the Chevrolet Malibu nor the Toyota Prius has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

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

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

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

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Chevrolet Malibu packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Prius down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Prius is definitely sprier than the Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet Malibu has a larger engine than the Toyota Prius. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Prius could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Malibu in terms of torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Chevrolet is considerably more powerful than the Toyota Prius.

Warranty
The Toyota Prius and the Malibu have the same basic after-sale protection.