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 Comparison: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2008 Honda Accord vs 2008 Nissan Altima vs 2007 Toyota Camry
1ST PLACE: TOYOTA CAMRY SE V-6
Finest all-around mix of power, handling, room, and bells and whistles-no wonder it was our 2007 Car of the Year. 2ND PLACE: CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ
Great combination of sport and luxury bettered only by Camry. America's best and segment's best-looking. 3RD PLACE: HONDA ACCORD EX-L V-6
Vast room, attention to detail, and advanced technology can't overcome a few obvious faults. 4TH PLACE: NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE
Winner on track and twisties comes up short for lack of polish and refinement.
| | 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ | 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L V-6 | 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE | 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE V-6 | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front-engine, FWD | Front engine, FWD | Front-engine, FWD | Front engine, FWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC 4 valves/cyl | DOHC), 4 valves/cyl | DOHC 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 217.5 cu in/3564cc | 211.8 cu in/3471 cc | 213.5 cu in/3498 cc | 210.9 cu in / 3456 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 252 hp @ 6300 rpm | 268 hp @ 6200 rpm | 270 hp @ 6000 rpm | 268 hp @ 6200 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 248 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | | Redline | 6900 rpm | 6800 rpm | 6600 rpm | 6400 rpm | | Weight to power | 14.6 lb/hp | 13.4 lb/hp | 12.5 lb/hp | 13.1 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | Continuously variable auto | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 2.77:1/2.05:1 | 4.31 / 2.64 | 5.17:1/2.27:1 | 3.69:1 / 2.24:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.4:1 | 13.1:1 | 16.2:1 | 16.0:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.2 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.7-in vented; 10.9-in disc, ABS | 11.8-in vented disc; 11.1-in disc, ABS | 11.7-in vented disc; 11.5-in disc, ABS | 11.7-in vented disc; 11.1-in disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 7.0 x 18-in, cast aluminum | 7.5 x 17, cast aluminum | 7.0 x 17-in, cast aluminum | 7.0 x 17, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 225/50R18 94T M+S, Goodyear Eagle LS2 | 225/50R17 93V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 | 215/55R17 93V M+S, Bridgestone Turanza EL400 | 215/55R17 93V Toyo Proxes J33 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 110.2 | 109.3 in | 109.3 | | Track, f/r | 59.6/60.0 in | 62.2/62.2 | 60.9/60.8 in | 62.0 / 61.6 | | Length x width x height | 191.8 x 70.3 x 57.1 in | 194.3 x 72.7 x 58.1 in | 189.8 x 70.7 x 57.9 in | 189.2 x 71.7 x 57.5 in | | Turning circle | 40.4 ft | 37.0 ft | 36.1 ft | 36.1 ft | | Curb weight | 3684 lb | 3579 lb | 3382 lb | 3504 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 61/39 % | 62/38 % | 62/38 % | 61 / 39 % | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 39.4/37.2 in | 39.0/37.2 in | 40.6/36.8 in | 38.8 / 37.8 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.2/37.6 in | 42.5 / 37.2 in | 44.1/35.8 in | 41.6 / 38.3 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 55.9/53.9 in | 58.2/56.4 in | 55.7/55.5 in | 57.8 / 56.7 in | | Cargo volume | 15.1 cu ft | 14.0 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 14.5 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.4 sec | 2.5 sec | 2.7 sec | 2.3 sec | | 0-40 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.3 | | 0-50 | 4.9 | 5 | 5 | 4.7 | | 0-60 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.2 | | 0-70 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 8 | 7.9 | | 0-80 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 10 | | 0-90 | 14.2 | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.3 | | 0-100 | 16.9 | 16.4 | 16.1 | 15.6 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.9 | | Quarter mile | 15.1 sec @ 93.7 mph | 15.0 sec @ 95.5 mph | 14.8 sec @ 96.1 mph | 14.6 sec @ 96.8 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 133 ft | 137 ft | 131 ft | 124 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.79 g (avg) | 0.78 g (avg) | 0.83 g (avg) | 0.78 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 27.6 sec @ 0.63 g (avg) | 28.0 sec @ 0.60 g (avg) | 27.3 sec @ 0.64 g (avg) | 27.8 sec @ 0.61 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1600 rpm | 2100 rpm | 1950 rpm | 1850 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $26,995 | $26,595 | $25,205 | $24,895 | | Price as tested | $28,340 | $30,895 | $26,815 | $29,638 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | No/yes | No/no | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, driver knee | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Fuel capacity | 16.3 gal | 18.5 gal | 20.0 gal | 18.5 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 17/26 mpg | 19 / 29 mpg | 19/26 mpg | 19 / 28 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.96 lb/mile | 0.86 lb/mile | 0.90 lb/mile | 0.87 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 16.3 mpg | 18.5 mpg | 19.8 mpg | 20.2 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular | Unleaded regular | Unleaded premium | Unleaded regular |
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