2013 Buick Verano vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Buick Verano and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Buick Verano and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
In comparing the 2013 Buick Verano's and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Buick Verano's and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is a better car than the 2013 Buick Verano.
Pricing: A used 2013 Buick Verano ranges from $4,497 to $12,762 while a used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is priced between $4,248 to $13,042.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2013 Buick Verano’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu base engine makes 197 horsepower. The Verano is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. This gives the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2013 Buick Verano. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2013 Buick Verano has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has an average safety rating of 4.47 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23080
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
35454
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
23080 - 47600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22155
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
22782
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
19695 - 34200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8034
Price Range:
4497 - 12762
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
11326
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8034 - 15257
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117605
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8111
Price Range:
4248 - 13042
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
8942
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7057 - 12087
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
301
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133612
# Good or Great Deals:
89
Buick Verano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Buick Verano
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7597474888971343
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 31.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.863934130230436
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.2
Buick Verano Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
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7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Buick Verano Trim Levels
Base, Convenience Group, Leather Group, Premium Group
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
Eco, LS, LS Fleet, LT, LTZ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.47 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
197 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
191 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 499 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 34 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3393 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Luxo Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Bronze Metallic
Gray
Cyber Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Atlantis Blue Metallic / Blue Topaz Metallic / Silver Topaz Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Taupe Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere
Gray
Medium Titanium
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Jet Black/Titanium
