2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs Hyundai Elantra SEL

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Hyundai Elantra SEL

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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

Car B

Hyundai Elantra SEL

The Hyundai Elantra SEL leans toward efficiency and everyday usability for budget-focused shoppers, with seating for five and a usable 407 L trunk. Its 0–100 km/h in 8 s and FWD suit city and commuter use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 60

City 52 / 52

Budget / value 68 / 67

Road trip 52 / 48

Performance 31 / 29

Cargo 25 / 22

Practical 44 / 42

Premium 22 / 22

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2019 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Hyundai Elantra SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hyundai Elantra SEL

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