The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. the 2010 Mazda Mazda6

 

Comparing two similar vehicles when trying to decide which one to purchase is a smart choice. As a prospective car owner, you need to have all of the information about prospective cars before you set out to buy one. Once you know which car you want, all you have to do is find our dealership North of Winnipeg to receive our best price. The Chevrolet Malibu and the Mazda Mazda6 are two similar vehicles that vary on different features.

The Chevrolet Malibu and the Mazda Mazda6 resemble each other physically and have front wheel drive. Both have 170 horsepower. The Malibu is a four speed automatic transmission and the Mazda is six-speed manual transmission. If you are looking for lots of horsepower but do not want to deal with a stick shift, the Malibu is the right choice. Both vehicles come with standard airbags and other safety features. But the Malibu has standard OnStar programming, helpful in emergency situations, such as accidents or breakdowns.

When it comes to being fuel efficient, the Chevrolet Malibu wins the prize. With a fuel economy rating of 9.5L/100km in the city and 6.5L/100km on the highway, the Mazda Mazda6 cannot quite compare. It has a city rating of 10.4L/100km in the city and 6.9L/100km on the highway. The Malibu also has flexible fuel recommendations, while the Mazda requires regular unleaded fuel. When it comes to extra features for comfort, the Malibu has standard lumbar support in the driver’s seat and a satellite-ready stereo system. The Mazda falls just short of these standards with lumbar support being an optional feature and a stereo system that is not ready for satellite signal.

One other major difference between the Chevrolet Malibu and the Mazda Mazda6 is the warranty. With a 60-month or 160,000km powertrain warranty, the Malibu overtakes the Mazda’s warranty of 60 months or 100,000km. Looking at these two vehicles side by side in our Winnipeg Area dealership, you might not realize these important differences. But doing your research before you leave the house ensures that you know exactly what you are buying and exactly what should come standard on a vehicle. Do not enter the dealerships unprepared or you might walk away with less vehicle perks than you deserve for your money.