Chevrolet Malibu 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 2 HP less power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 7 NM more than Opel Vectra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.0 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Chevrolet Malibu engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Blazer | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Malibu is 17 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
436 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`955 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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