The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
1.8 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
124 HP
129 HP
Torque:
175 NM
180 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
11 seconds
Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
8.1
The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
49 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1030 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.44 m
Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 40 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
447 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 litres
Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 13 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
