2022 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu and 2022 Toyota Corolla 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 2022 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2022 Toyota Corolla.

In comparing the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu's and the 2022 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2022 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu's and the 2022 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Toyota Corolla is a better car than the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.

Pricing: A used 2022 Chevrolet Malibu ranges from $16,995 to $25,499 while a used 2022 Toyota Corolla is priced between $17,788 to $24,998. For a new model, the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu's price is between $23,061 and $30,338, with the 2022 Toyota Corolla priced between $20,875 and $31,922.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu loses 43.7 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota Corolla retains 17.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Malibu being ranked 11 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.2 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Malibu.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles.This gives the 2022 Toyota Corolla the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2022 Toyota Corolla, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 Toyota Corolla has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.30 out of 5 Stars.