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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Sedan · Electric · FWD
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Honda Civic Hybrid
Sedan · Hybrid · 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 safety163 hpElectric
Honda Civic Hybrid
Car B
Honda Civic Hybrid
The Honda Civic Hybrid delivers efficient commuting and everyday usability at a price that represents good value in its segment. With five seats and a usable trunk, it suits budget-minded small families and long-distance drivers.
5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safety4.5 L/100kmHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 62
City 64 / 57
Budget / value 67 / 75
Road trip 51 / 58
Performance 31 / 29
Cargo 23 / 23
Practical 42 / 49
Premium 22 / 22
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2017 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Honda Civic Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Honda Civic 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 Civic Hybrid

  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km combined
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 23,900
  • Seats five with a practical 425 L trunk
  • Hybrid range up to 600 km supports longer trips

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 Civic Hybrid if…
Performance & capability
Honda Civic Hybrid is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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