MAZDA6 vs. Chevy Malibu: Which Would You Choose?

mazda 6 all the way
malibu is a fake…

95blckfirebird the malibu looks like a fake passat/5 series….i saw one today and realized how much they tried to copy passats and 5 series.

six

mazda hands down f the chevy bu

Way to be mature about postings guys. Power isnt everything though either. It depends on how it transfers to the wheels and how the tranny is geared too as far which one is faster then the other and in what situation. Another thing that could make a difference is the cam positions but in this case they are both V6 not I6 or anything like that.

Yea, i drive a malibu and i’ve owned the shit outta a lexus is300, and i would own a mazda 6. there chick cars anyway, so i hope whoever left those comments picking the mazda 6 has a pussy.

the 6 i mean seriously look at the interior its so much nice, it doesnt give you a cheap plastic look first and those two colour that gm offer in the interior just look so shitty… it really take a redneck to appreciate!

malibu

id take the mazda cuz I mean look at em the malibu looks like somethin my fatass neighbor shit out after eatin too many bigmacs.

I work for chevy. i say the new malibu is one of the best car gm has built. I can say that its pretty fast compared to the older malibus. but i would definately chose the chevy malibu. ive driven a mazda6 and well it takes a while to respond and the malibu has a real kick in it at start up.

I guess I’d take the Chevy…

The mazda6. Its so much better looking than that boring malibu…and it has more power!

THE 6!

Chevy I love Chevy and Mazda has always made crap

I would take the 6. I have driven the new malibu and it has no power. This is the best malibu chevy has built and it still doesn’t add up to the Mazda. No perks no buy.

I would take the 6. I have driven the new malibu and it has no power. This is the best malibu chevy has built and it still doesn’t add up to the Mazda. No perks no buy.

i would have to take the mazda6 is just looks way better. i have never like chevy anyway. i have owned all GM vehicles and have had nothing but problems with them. everyone i know that owns a mazda or ford love their cars and they last a long time.

The Mazda 6 hands down. I am a GM person but for the money the Mazda gives you more perks for the dollar. The Mazda has a tiny bit more room and MORE power! The Malibu is a great car I just find the Mazda 6 edges it out a bit with more power and conveniences for my hard earned money.

actually Mazda is its own entity now ford no longer owns them and yes every car maker shares parts and vehicles the colorado is the same as the iszuzu truck so by the way things look i would take the 6 270hp all leather interior and a much superior ride

Gotta go with the Chevy. Its a Sweet as ride and the Mazda just dosen’t do it for me

malibu, looks better and has the nicer interior

Malibu! best nterior around

Malibu! best nterior around

The Mazda 6 hands down. I am a GM person but for the money the Mazda gives you more perks for the dollar. The Mazda has a tiny bit more room and MORE power! The Malibu is a great car I just find the Mazda 6 edges it out a bit with more power and conveniences for my hard earned money.

i would have to go with the chevy b/c i have a 1993 chevy truck with the orignal motor with 195,000 miles on it and the only problem i have had with it was the fuel pump just b/c it sat for a while then drove it like hell but chevy all the way no doubt bout that

Both are extremely nicer than their predecessors, but if it came down to it, the Malibu.

Chevy Malibu hands down!!! the mazda is soooo ugly!! lol. its a fake Lexus?….

the Buu looks sooooo beautifull up close…and in blck..omg its a sexy ride!!!!

I like both but since I have to pick I’m going with Chevy.

mazda 6 hands down.
nothing against chevy.
but my mom test drove a malibu a few weeks ago at a local chevy dealer and for the price the mazda 6 is an all around nicer vehicle.
i also own a 2003 mazda 6 with 72,000 miles on it. not a single problem yet.

Jonathan W Knoke
I don’t think Toyota had any part in the Cavalier and I think the Malibu is an all American car as well. But I do know the Chevy Prism is a Toyota with Chevy badges, the Pontiac Vibe has a Toyota engine, but I’m not sure what else is. I’m pretty sure the Malibu is an all GM thing though. And I’m not sure if any Mazda cars are Fords (even though they are owned by Ford), but I do know their “truck” is a rebadged Ranger.

Hey
“anton malherbe” Guess what??? MAZDA is made by FORD you idiot!

Well if this was a short term thing i would definatly pick the mazda, but if this was for more than 2 years, hands down i would pick the chevy. i find that mazda motors do not last as long as chevy or dodge etc, even when they are properly maintained. i may be wrong but i could probably get atleast half a million k’s out of the chevy, but i think would not even get 350 000k’s out of the mazda. both nice cars.

This is funny really because Mazda is owned by Ford and allot of Chevy models are joint ventures with Toyota such as the Caviler…

Cense I drive a Toyota I’ll take the Malibu.

Why Didi you even ask this? The Mazda 6 wins hands down. Its a much better platform with the V6 or in MAZDASPEED trim. Do they even make a “performance” malibu?

Zoom Zoom!

I would choose Malibu. I’m sure other people have a different opinion about this but here’s why, Mazda’s genrally (from what i’ve seen) have a crappy transmission that usually goes out around the 100k mark – and its been that way for years and years and years .. ect.

I would go with the mazda6. I too think that the malibu is an old people car (maybe they should have changed the name because of the two last malibus that left a bad impression) and the mazda’s look is so dang nice, but it’s sad that since this 6 is designed in california they probably won’t bring the 5-door back
Still go with a mazda6

Mazda!!…better looking AND MORE POWERFUL!!..i`m not American,so i don`t have to choose an American car anyway!

Based on looks only I would go with the Malibu. I like the in your face looks of it and the rear end looks nice too. The Mazda looks too much like the Mitsubishi sedans. The only Mitsu’s I’m a fan of are the Eclipse and Evo.

OK MY MISTAKE THE DID HAVE A 252HP FOR O8 BUT DROPPED IN FOR 09

the mazda………..when i think of malibu i think of old folks no thnks!

OK I DONT KNOW IF THERE IS A TYPO BUT THERE ISNT A MALIBU WITH 252HP THE NON HYBRID MALIBU’S HAVE 169HP AND THE HYPBRID HAS 164HP BUT I WOULD TAKE THE MALIBU

i would definately take the Malibu… the mazda6 reminds me of a kid with down syndrome…

chevy malibu looks alot better!!

Mazda, all the way. Mazda is a branch of Ford, and a very active branch. I owe mazda for making my Ranger possible.

Mazda, it’s the prom queen, where the malibu is the “ugly” cheerleader (still nice, but no prom queen…)

I know I should be patriotic and say Chevy, but if I buy a chevy, it’ll be a truck, and I already own one.

The 6 no contest, it looks so damn sexy. the malibu its and elderly ppl car that says it all

Chevrolet Malibu

malibu, i love the look of these new ones

so boring im snoring on both crap cars

mazda 6

Mazda

the chevy cuz its a 6 speed auto with an i4 ( toyota camry motor)

Mazda 6!—why? I love my 2005(hint hint) and its the 4 banger… the 2009 V6 has gotta be bad ass! zoom-zoom

GM cars have the styling cues of a mule and wood blocks for suspension. Mazda wins my vote.

I say, is anyone of you chaps up to a game of cricket?

Did anyone else notice the Malibus on display at SEMA this year? They had pics in the CarDomain SEMA coverage photos. They were kitted, lowered, and had upgraded rims on them…..damn they looked amazing. I know that both of the lip kits they used are on sale now and considering how awesome the exterior can be made to look on the Malibu, I vote Bu all the way. Though I would like to try a Mazda some day.

its funny that there is this comparison because these are the two cars im looking at right now to replace my g6. i like the mazda styling better, but i drove the malibu and it drove very nice. still don’t understand why it needs the paddle shifting.

Mazda for sure.

Malibu

Malibu

malibu hands down… great car im actually considering purchasing one for myself

Malibu… it’s more sophisticated-looking to me.

stay chev, we need domestic support

i would have to go with the malibu i hear good things about them

Well, the Mazda is Ford and the Malibu is Chevy… I usually stick to GM anymore but the Mazda looks nice and has 20 extra horsepower.
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Mazda.

I work at a bodyshop for a Chevy/Cadillac dealership, and you have no idea how many Chevs (and caddy’s for that matter) come back for rust warranty. It’s disgusting. We use an 08′ Malibu LTZ as one of our shuttle vehicles and I must say it’s a huge step up from the old generation Malibu’s (which also were notorious for rust), but somehow this isn’t a very comfortable, powerful (doesn’t feel like 252hp), and unless fully equipped with LTZ package, let’s be honest. It’s not a very pretty car to look at.

mazda 6, ponly because theyre coming out with the 9 which will be AMAZING!

Malibu!!!

mazda 6. i work at a mazda dealership and that car is loaded with insane features and its really powerfull. trust me i know =] i cant wait to see the whole new mazda 3 when that comes out.

Malibu- looks better the 6 is retarded in the front and its americain HELP A NEIGHBOR OUT!

mazda

el 6 de mazda,es sportier.

the mazda hands down. more power better style better handling.

the back of the malibu looks like it got ran over flat by a steamroller. 6 all the way

the back of the malibu looks like it goy ran over flat by a steamroller. 6 all the way

mazda6

Definitely the Mazda 6

idk i mean the mazda looks good but the malibu has the rep

Both have beautiful body lines, an intimidating stance, and a reputation for quality, but my vote is for the Malibu because something about its styling gets me pumped before I even get in the car. It isn’t based off of another car, like the Mazda.

i like the exterior of the mazda better, but you live on the inside. my vote is for is for the chevy.

Malibu all the way

Zoom zoom? pft more like chug chug mazdas are pieces of shit. Chevy all the way.

Mazda all the way, these 2 cars are not in the class at all, not even close, mazda better looking, ou get manual transmition, price wont go downhill in a year like a malibu, i mean just look at malibus tail lights, i gotta puke man….

malibu!

PS:

Just wait, every one of these crappy things is gonna fill our Pick your part yards.

Mazda + Chevy = FAILURE

I am so glad that Ford is not even close to #1… as well as GM which should rot in almighty hell… it hit 1980 and all of a sudden every new USDM car went to hell…

they’re both useless pieces of shit.

You want a face off, do M6 vs. SL65 or Tacoma vs. Ranger (or maybe Frontier)

Malibu

obviously the MALIBU

Anyone who claiming that Malibu better looking car then Mazda are Design and Style challenged…. IMHO

Zoom, Zoom!!!!!

Mazda 6.
Its a freakin’ shame that Mazda’s flagship RX-8 is being outperformed by their sedan.

Mazda 6 !!!!!!

DA BU’ (MALIBU)W/ 20″ RIMS)

Mazda please

MALIBU!!!!!!!!! mazda is a half assed car company that builds half assed cars!!!!! malibu is greater quality and looks better!!! and it won the 2008 m/t car of the year!!! and mazdas are super fugly!!!!

mazda hands down more power and there built better

chevy sucks choose mazda

Mazda! Malibu looks wack!

Mazda6

Honestly, I am a Ford girl. And normally I would choose the Mazda b/c it is a Ford product. But I like the styling of the malibu better. They are wayyy too sexy. Idk why chevy did that tho. The malibu has never been sexy. Ha ha. They should have given it a different name. But I like the styling. The car is hot. I go for the new Malibu

Malibu.

id say mazda better power and better styling too

if i could get the new 6 with a manual tranny like the old ones it wouldnt even be a choice, but considering theyre both autos id take the malibu any day.

damn chevy is getting creamed here…malibu.

This is easy, the Chevy Malibu. Having driven both cars, the Malibu is far superior, in fuel economy, and quality.

Mazda. But I will say the Malibu has come a long way.

wHaT!?

No contest. Madza Vs Chevy… comon.

Malibu all the way.

Zoom Zoom….pft.

mazda! all day! zoom zoom

Zoom zoom zoom

mazda 6

MAZDA 6 who in their right mind would pick that overrated Malibu over a 6

malibu.

Malibu hands down. I have driven every version except the hybrid. The top of the line LTZ with the V6 and the 6 speed pattle shift is AMAZING. The 3.5 will get you anywhere quickly and the tranny shifts amazingly with the paddels. The interior is great. The leather and sude seats are the best. I havent driven the Mazda 6, but I have seen and been in it, and I definately prefer the Malibu over it.

Mazda 6!

Mazda 6

Mazda6 \m/

mazda 6 (dot dot dot) duh(dot)

Malibu

Mazda 6, although when the 2010 Fusion comes out, that’ll be my pick.

mazda ftw

Mazda6. While the Malibu is AWESOME, I’m going to have to go with the driver’s pick here.

the winner is probably going to be the Mazda. i for one hated the Malibu but i had one as a rental and it was fantastic i loved the new styling and the interior design was great the only downfall was horrible blind spots and the seats were very hard. since i have never driven the Mazda my vote is the Chevrolet Malibu

I’d have to go with the Mazda. I think the Chevy Malibu makers have took large steps in making their car’s design look better than before which made this decision a bit tougher. 272 HP, not too shabby.

This is a tough one, however I would choose the Chevrolet Malibu.

MAZDA6 FTW!!!!

I owned a Mazda 626 for 19 years and never had any problems and it had an awesome blue velvet interior that the ladies absolutely loved… so without any doubt: I choose the Mazda!