Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 560'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Ford Focus 2011 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Focus 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 51 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`050 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3600 | |
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