Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 47 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 121 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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 | 1.84 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): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7000 | |
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