Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 53 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 141 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia 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: | 4.86 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): | 2`100 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8200 | |
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