Between the Toyota Camry vs. Chevy Malibu, we think that the Toyota Camry specs and color options are far superior. Check out the head-to-head comparison below! 
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Space
The Toyota Camry trim levels offer extra space that the Chevy Malibu lacks. For example, the Camry offers 1.3 inches of extra hip room in the front and back seats. Additionally, the Camry has a lower lift-over trunk design of 26.8 inches to make loading cargo easier. The Malibu's liftover height is 30.5 inches. The Camry also has a locking glovebox to keep valuables safe and secure, while the Malibu does not.
Safety
The Toyota Camry is a safer vehicle overall. For example, the Camry has height-adjustable seat belts with pretensioners for passengers. The Malibu does not offer these features. Plus, the Camry has a Secondary Collision Brake to prevent injuries in case of a crash. The Malibu does not have a post collision braking system at all.Performance
The Toyota Camry specs are also more powerful than the Chevy Malibu specs, and there are more powertrain options to choose as well.- The Camry has a base 203-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder and a 206-hp 4-cylinder for the XSE, while the Malibu has a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder with 160 hp.
- The Camry XSE and XLE offer a 3.5L V6 with 301 hp, while the Malibu Premier has a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with only 250 hp.
