Chevrolet Volt vs. Chevrolet Malibu
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Volt and 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 Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Malibu.
When comparing the Chevrolet Volt's and the Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, The Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Volt's and the Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Malibu is a better car than the Chevrolet Volt.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Volt ranges from $12,706 to $22,742 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is priced between $11,919 to $21,794.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Volt’s base engine makes 149 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Malibu base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 559 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Malibu the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Volt. The Volt uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the Malibu uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
25887
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
22400 - 33520
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
30062
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25320 - 35620
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17942
Price Range:
12706 - 22742
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
18385
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
14525 - 22070
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76531
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17337
Price Range:
11919 - 21794
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
18383
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
14797 - 21777
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
443
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98388
# Good or Great Deals:
183
Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.2 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.102
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Malibu
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0854332636729036
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.2 - 16.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.497874995975889
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 10.2
Chevrolet Volt Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
Hybrid
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
294 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 4750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 42 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
49 / 43 / 46
Range (city/hwy):
637 / 559 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3519 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3366 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Green
Green Mist Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Northsky Blue Metallic / Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Shadow Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Beige
Sandy Ridge Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Jet Black
Gray
Light Ash/Dark Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Dark Atmosphere/Light Wheat / Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray
