Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 24 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 980 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 | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 19 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 407 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 138 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 1400 | |
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