Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 155 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Malibu consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Malibu consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 489 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 56 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`539 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Malibu is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6600 | |
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