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): | 7.6 | 8.3 | |
| Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 14 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, 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`275 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7200 | |
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