Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 52 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | 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. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 45 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`539 kg | 1`503 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 561 kg | 517 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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