Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Hyundai Elantra 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 259 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 109 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.0 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Used also on Hyundai i30 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 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: | 4.86 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 31 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 420 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 41 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`649 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | no data | |
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