Chevrolet Malibu 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2006
Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 160 HP | 129 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
750 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.92 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 40 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 447 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 13 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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