Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
| 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
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 | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 462 litres | 277 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 185 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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