Which is better: 2022 Acura ILX or 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Acura ILX vs 2025 Chevrolet Malibu on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2022 Acura ILX or 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu starts lower at $24,700. Live Chevrolet Malibu listings start at $12,960.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Acura ILX or 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,700).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Acura ILX or 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).

Which has better horsepower: 2022 Acura ILX or 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2022 Acura ILX leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Acura ILX vs 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura ILX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Chevrolet Malibu (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Acura ILX vs Chevrolet Malibu

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2022 Acura ILX

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Overview

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Chevrolet MalibuLS Fleet
Selected trim	Base	LS Fleet
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed automated manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2022	2025

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Chevrolet MalibuLS Fleet
MSRP	$27,300	$24,700 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$12,960 (best)
Median listing price	—	$16,997 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$18,888 (best)
For sale now	0	14 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Chevrolet MalibuLS Fleet
Combined MPG	28 MPG	31 MPG (best)
City MPG	24 MPG	28 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	34 MPG	36 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	15.8 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Chevrolet MalibuLS Fleet
Horsepower	201 hp (best)	163 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	184 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.4 L (best)	1.5 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Chevrolet MalibuLS Fleet
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	12.4 cu ft	15.7 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	3,095 lbs (best)	3,135 lbs
Ground clearance	5.3 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	105.1 in	111 in (best)
Length	182.2 in	194.2 in (best)
Width	70.6 in	73 in (best)
Height	55.6 in	57.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Chevrolet MalibuLS Fleet
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura ILX	Chevrolet Malibu
1	Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LS Fleet $24,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Base $29,300 MSRP	LS $25,800 MSRP
3	Base $31,300 MSRP	RS $26,800 MSRP
4	Base $33,200 MSRP	1LT $28,100 MSRP
5	—	2LT $31,500 MSRP

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