Chevrolet Malibu 2013 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 259 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 109 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 151 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 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: | 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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