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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Sedan · Electric · FWD
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Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
Sedan · Electric · FWD
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Car A
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu delivers balanced everyday performance and efficiency, suiting city commutes and small-family needs. It represents good value in its segment without targeting premium trimmings.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyElectric
Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
Car B
Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
The Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid focuses on value and city-friendly efficiency while still accommodating a family of five. Its 40 km EV range and 5.3 combined consumption make it efficient for its class, with pricing that reads as good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety5.3 L/100km212 hpElectric
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 60 / 63
City 64 / 66
Budget / value 67 / 68
Road trip 51 / 50
Performance 31 / 29
Cargo 23 / 26
Practical 42 / 48
Premium 22 / 26
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2017 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Efficient for its class at 7.8 L/100 km.
  • Five seats and FWD make it easy to live with in the city.
  • Adequate performance for commuting (8.5 s 0–100 km/h).
  • Price of 22,000 places it as good value in its segment.

Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

  • 40 km electric-only range suits short city trips and errands.
  • Efficient for its class at 5.3 combined consumption, helping keep running costs down.
  • Five seats and a 472 L trunk work for growing families.
  • Balanced performance (212 hp, 315 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s) for confident everyday driving.

Verdict

Pick 2017 Chevrolet Malibu if…
Lower entry price
2017 Chevrolet Malibu starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid if…
More power
Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid puts out 212 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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