Corolla 1.5L XLI vs Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS Comparison

Car Information

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8.3

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Engine / Motor

3

4

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220

Dimensions

5 Seater

5 Seater

15

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4

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4630

4.923

1780

1.854

1435

1.470

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2.829

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453

Fuel Economy

19.3

14.3

47

61.7

Comfort

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Interior

Fabric

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Safety

Driver Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags.

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Infotainment

8

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4

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Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) With 10 Speed Manual Sequential Mode

Automatic

Chassis & Steering

Front Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Wheels/brakes

195/65 R15

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195/65 R15

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Key Spec

1.2 L - 1800 L

1.5 L - 1500 L

116 BHP - 168

165 BHP - 250 BHP

Automatic & Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) With 10 Speed Manual Sequential Mode & CVT & Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (E-CVT) & Manual

Automatic

Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol

Petrol

TBD

TBD

5 - 5

5 Seater

Exterior

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Halogen

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Engine

1.5 L

1.5 L

Gasoline

Petrol

119 BHP

165 BHP

148

250

Technologies

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Comparison of configuration highlights

  • Corolla 1.5L XLI

    • Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
    • Keyless Entry
    • Parking sensor rear
    • Rear Camera
    • Number of Airbags
    • Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
  • Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS

    • Rear Defogger
    • Push Button Start
    • Keyless Entry
    • Welcome Light
    • Number of Airbags
    • Front and Rear Crumple Zone
    • Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
    • Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
    • EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
    • ABS
    • Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)
    • Active braking

Review Comparison

Positive

  • Low fuel consumption
  • High reliability
  • Good resale value

Negative

  • Average engine performance
  • Noise insulation is not perfect
  • Simple interior design

Positive

  • No data found

Negative

  • No data found

Related comparisons

Editor's PickChevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS

Expert / Editor Recommendation

Choose Corolla 1.5L XLI if you care more about fuel economy; choose Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS if you care more about price.

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Q&A

  • According to fuel consumption data, Corolla 1.5L XLI has a fuel consumption of 5.18, while Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS has a fuel consumption of 6.99. Therefore, Corolla 1.5L XLI is more fuel-efficient.
  • In terms of interior space, Corolla 1.5L XLI has a wheelbase of No data, while Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS has a wheelbase of 2.829. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, No data, offers more room.
  • Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Corolla 1.5L XLI uses Front Drive, while Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS uses Front Wheel Drive.