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Chevrolet Malibu (2018) vs. Lexus IS (2021) Specs

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2018 2021  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Lexus IS  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
311 hp@6600
280 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.4 in 110.2 in 1.2 in
Length 193.8 in 185.4 in 8.4 in
Width 73.0 in 72.4 in 0.6 in
Height 57.7 in 56.5 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3388 lb. 3748 lb. -360 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 17.4 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.2 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 55.9 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 54.3 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 44.8 in -2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 36.9 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 53.4 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.4 in 54.0 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 32.2 in 5.9 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) 3.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.8 ft3 10.8 ft3 5 ft3

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