Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Malibu engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm lower. | |||
| 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 Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`539 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6800 | |
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