Chevrolet Malibu 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2006
| 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Malibu) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Vectra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 102 NM less than Opel Vectra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1150 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. | |||
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 | 500 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 64 litres). | |||
| 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 | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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