Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 (Hyundai Elantra) 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 chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 172 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1730 km on highway | 810 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Used also on Hyundai i30 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 34 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 419 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 126 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Chevrolet Malibu can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5200 | |
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