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2019 Chevrolet Malibu
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Honda Civic Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
Car A
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
A five-seat, front-wheel-drive gasoline car that emphasizes reliability and safety signals, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu delivers practical family usability and good value in its segment. Efficiency and balanced performance make it well suited to commuting and city use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety160 hp
Honda Civic Sedan
Car B
Honda Civic Sedan
The Honda Civic Sedan is a compact FWD four-door that delivers good value in its segment with efficiency and everyday usability for budget-focused buyers. Strong signals for reliability and safety make it a sensible pick for city commuting and small families.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
Why compared more reliablecomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 62 / 62
City 52 / 54
Budget / value 68 / 71
Road trip 52 / 48
Performance 31 / 31
Cargo 25 / 23
Practical 44 / 46
Premium 22 / 22
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2019 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Honda Civic Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Honda Civic Sedan
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 22,800
  • Efficient for its class with 7.6 combined consumption
  • Family-friendly layout with 5 seats and a usable 463 L trunk
  • Strong reliability and safety signals

Honda Civic Sedan

  • Priced around $24,000, it offers good value in its segment.
  • Efficient for its class (6.5 combined consumption) for city and commute use.
  • Practical for a compact family sedan with 5 seats and a 425 L trunk.
  • Signals strong reliability and safety priorities.

Verdict

Pick 2019 Chevrolet Malibu if…
Lower entry price
2019 Chevrolet Malibu starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Honda Civic Sedan if…
Reliability edge
Honda Civic Sedan scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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