Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 41 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Malibu) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 20 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 65 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Chevrolet Malibu scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 15 800 | |
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