Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Malibu) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 259 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 109 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 27 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Malibu has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`649 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7200 | |
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