Chevrolet Malibu 2015 vs Chevrolet Spark 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 62 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 470 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 530 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Spark engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| 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: | 4.92 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Malibu is 129 cm longer than the Chevrolet Spark, 26 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 447 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 771 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 134 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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