Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 259 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 47 NM less than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.3 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 500 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 39 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`649 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8200 | |
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