2019 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

• Price:
  • 2019 Chevy Cruze Price: Starting at $17,995 MSRP
  • 2019 Chevy Malibu Price: Starting at $22,090 MSRP
• Trim Levels:
  • The 2019 Cruze comes in five trim levels: L, LS, Chevy Cruze LT, Premier, and Diesel, as well as a Cruze hatchback model
  • The 2019 Malibu comes in six trim levels: L, LS, RS, LT, Hybrid, and Premier
• Passenger Volume: The Chevy Cruze has 94 cubic feet and the Malibu offers 102.9 cubic feet.
• Cargo Volume: The Chevy Cruze trunk offers 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space, but the Malibu has a slight edge, offering Richlands drivers 15.7 cubic feet.

• Base Engine: 153 hp, 1.4L four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 177 lb-ft of torque, a six-speed automatic transmission, and an EPA-estimated 28/38 city/hwy mpg
• Diesel Engine: 137 hp 1.6L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 240 lb-ft of torque, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and an EPA-estimated 31/48 city/hwy mpg

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Options:

• Base Engine: 160 hp, 1.5L four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 184 lb-ft of torque, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and an EPA-estimated 29/36 city/hwy mpg
• Top Engine: 250 hp, 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 260 lb-ft of torque, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and an EPA-estimated 22/32 city/hwy mpg
• Hybrid Engine: 160 hp, 1.8L four-cylinder gas/electric hybrid DD with 184 lb-ft of torque, a one-speed direct drive transmission, and an EPA-estimated 49/43 city/hwy mpg

• Chevy Cruze 
  • Standard Features: 7-inch color touchscreen infotainment system, cloth upholstery, 4G LTE Wi-Fi®, and the Teen Driver monitor
  • Available Features: Leatherette seats, power front seat lumbar control, rear side-window sunshades, and a USB media port
• Chevy Malibu 
  • Standard Features: 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment system, keyless entry, cruise control, premium cloth upholstery, and steering wheel-mounted controls
  • Available Features: 4G LTE Wi-Fi®, Adaptive Cruise Control, leather seats, cooled/ventilated seats, a sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control, and the Teen Driver monitor