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Chevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019 Redline 550TvsLexus ES VI (XV60) · Facelift 2015 350 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019

Redline 550T

241 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-present
VS

Lexus ES VI (XV60) · Facelift 2015

350 V6

249 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550TLexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
Power
241hp180kW
249hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
183Nm135lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight-
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
114Nm/t77lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
896km556mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,933mm194in
4,915mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550TLexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: Power / Torque
  • Lexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T5,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V66,200 rpm6,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550TLexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
249 hp
186 kW

Lexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6 has 8 hp more than Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T and Lexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
183 Nm
135 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T7.2 s
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V67.5 s

Although Lexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6 has more power, Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T and Lexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T and Lexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
896 km
556 mi
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
249 hp
186 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
LexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550TLexusES VI (XV60)Facelift 2015350 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
183 Nm
135 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
896 km
556 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550TLexus ES VI (XV60) Facelift 2015 350 V6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Has 167 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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