Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
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 | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 462 litres | 378 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 84 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| 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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