Compare 2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

1.5L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 29 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.8 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

7 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

15.7 ft³

Trunk Volume

15.5 ft³

2019-2022 Chevrolet Malibu Rear Angle View

2018-2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Rear View

2018-2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

1.5L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

103 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

184 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 rpm

99 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,126 lbs

4,052 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

32 MPG

42 MPG

City

29 MPG

N/A

Highway

36 MPG

N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.5 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.8 gallons

7 gallons

Cruising Range City

458.2 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

568.8 miles

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size

N/A

17 kWh

Charge Time

N/A

12 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 2.2 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V

Exterior Dimensions

Length

194.2 in

192.7 in

Height

57.9 in

58.2 in

Max Width

73 in

73.9 in

Front Width

62.6 in

62.2 in

Rear Width

62.5 in

Wheelbase

111.4 in

108.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in

42.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

59.7 in

Front Seat Hip Room

54.1 in

55.8 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.1 in

36.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.5 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.1 in

57.3 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.4 in

55.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

15.7 ft³

15.5 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37 ft

38.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16" x 7.5"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

16" x 7.5"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Rear Suspension

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P205/65R16

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire

P205/65R16

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire

T125/80R16

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A

Crystal Black Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Solar Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Crimson Pearl
Platinum White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

Dark Atmosphere/ Medium Ash Gray, Premium cloth seat trim

Beige, Cloth Seat Trim
Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Not Available

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Not Available

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Not Available

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Not Available

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain Note

Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles

N/A

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Maintenance Note

1 Year/1 Visit

N/A

Roadside Assistance Note

Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Rust-Through

6 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Warranty Note

Preliminary 2021 Warranty

N/A

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

Compare 2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary