Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Hybrid | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Chevrolet Malibu) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Lexus IS) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 26 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Lexus IS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 17.20 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Malibu) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 28 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 374 litres | 378 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6000 | |
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