Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 3 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Malibu consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 565 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 20 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. 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: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`539 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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