2016 Honda Accord Coupe vs. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
2016 Honda Accord Coupe
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
When Clermont and Orlando drivers need a fuel-efficient 5-person vehicle, the 2016 Honda Accord coupe and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited sedan are popular choices. Both are favorites in their class for many of the same reasons: fuel economy, practicality, and comfort. If you’re weighing the benefits of the 2016 Honda Accord coupe vs. the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited, check out Headquarter Honda’s handy comparison below!
Performance and Fuel Economy
As far as engine power and fuel economy go, both vehicles offer notable yet practical figures. The Accord coupe comes equipped with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine rated at 185 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited houses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that outputs a slightly higher 202 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque. Clermont and Orlando drivers shopping for fantastic fuel-efficiency, however, will be better served by the Honda’s EPA-estimated 26 city/35 mpg highway* rating. The Chevy, on the other hand, falls short with a lower EPA-estimated 24 city/34 mpg highway rating.
NHTSA Ratings and Safety Equipment
In the NHTSA’s crash tests, the Honda Accord coupe and Chevrolet Malibu Limited sedan knocked safety and security out of the park. Both vehicles netted **five-star ratings in front driver, rear side, and side pole crash tests. However, the Accord coupe earned higher safety ratings in rollover safety and front passenger crash tests. While both vehicles include multiple airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, and more, the Accord comes with a standard rearview camera and offers the famed Honda Sensing Package, which includes:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Warning
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
Driver Convenience and Entertainment
If you’re shopping for a comfortable, techy coupe or sedan in Orlando, you’ll find the 2016 Honda Accord coupe vs. the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited to be a solid competition. The Accord and Malibu models include many of the same features, such as folding rear seats, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a 6-speaker audio system. Stepping inside the Accord, however, you’ll notice its broader and more accommodating interior dimensions, as well as features not found on the Malibu. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7.7-inch infotainment display, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port, and Pandora Internet radio control, are all guaranteed with the Accord.
Shop Smart in Clermont, Florida!
Fuel-efficient, safety-conscious, and feature-packed, the new Honda Accord coupe has much to offer Clermont and Orlando car shoppers. If you have questions for our sales team, contact us from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. To see the 2016 Honda Accord coupe in person, stop by Headquarter Honda at 17700 State Road 50 in Clermont, Florida!
*Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
** ** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).