2026 Lexus LS vs 2025 Chevrolet Malibu
📊 Key Differences
- Fuel economy: 21 MPG vs 31 MPG combined — Chevrolet Malibu is more efficient
- Annual fuel cost: $3900 vs $2200 — Chevrolet Malibu saves $ per year
- Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
| Specification | 2026 Lexus LS | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| City MPG | 17 | 28 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 36 |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 31 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3900 | $2200 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 434.0 | 283.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall Safety | — | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | — | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | — | 5/5 |
| Rollover | — | 4/5 |
🚗 2026 Lexus LS
Midsize Cars with 21 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Lexus LS Profile →🚗 2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Midsize Cars with 31 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Chevrolet Malibu Profile →