Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chevrolet Malibu) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Cruze) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 19 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 174 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 760 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Chevrolet Malibu 2012 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Chevrolet Malibu 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Malibu is 27 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 450 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 95 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Cruze, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 1`818 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3600 | |
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