Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line vs Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
194
220
/
4
Dimensions
5 Seater
5 Seater
2035
/
4
/
4910
4.923
1860
1.854
1445
1.470
2840
2.829
/
453
Fuel Economy
16.6
14.3
/
61.7
Comfort
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Interior
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Safety
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Infotainment
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Chassis & Steering
MacPherson Strut Type
/
Multi-Link Type
/
/
Front Wheel Drive
Wheels/brakes
Ventilated disc, 1-pot caliper
/
Solid disc, 1-pot caliper
/
/
✓
Key Spec
2.0 L - 2.5 L
/
171 BHP - 245 BHP
/
Automatic
/
Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol
/
TBD
/
5 Seater
/
Engine
2.5 L
1.5 L
Gasoline
Petrol
194
165 BHP
/
250
Exterior
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Technologies
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Comparison of configuration highlights
Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line
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
- Modern and attractive design
- Advanced safety technology and systems
- Excellent driving comfort
Negative
- Higher fuel consumption than competitors
- The weight of the car is a little heavy
- Luggage compartment storage capacity is limited
Positive
- No data found
Negative
- No data found
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line if you care more about fuel economy; choose Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS if you care more about overall equipment.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line has a fuel consumption of 6.02, while Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS has a fuel consumption of 6.99. Therefore, Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line has a wheelbase of 2840, while Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS has a wheelbase of 2.829. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Sonata Theta III 2.5 GDI N Line uses No data, while Chevrolet Malibu 2021 1.5L Turbo LS uses Front Wheel Drive.