Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Sephia
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Kia Sephia are rated the same on fuel economy: 24 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sephia | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,480 | 994 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 53 and 6 | 61 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 54,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 30 | 21 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,480 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 994 for the Kia Sephia. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 6 for the Kia Sephia.