Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Ford Focus 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Chevrolet Malibu is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 - 259 HP | 105 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 - 353 NM | 150 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 - 10.2 seconds | 8.9 - 12.3 seconds | |
| In general, Chevrolet Malibu are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Focus. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 9.1 | 5.0 - 6.4 | |
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Chevrolet Malibu petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. On average, a Chevrolet Malibu with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Ford Focus. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Malibu is 51 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 277 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 268 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`180 kg | ~ 1`938 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3600 | |
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