Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
| 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: | 2.4 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Chevrolet Malibu) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Ford Focus) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 32 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 12.10 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Malibu is 51 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 374 litres | 277 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 97 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3600 | |
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