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: | 220 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 36 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 85 NM less than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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