Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 48 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Malibu 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: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Kuga | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 429 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 32 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 11 000 | |
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