Chevrolet Malibu 2012 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 (Lexus IS) 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 | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 48 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 98 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 710 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Malibu) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 28 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 378 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 167 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, 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 | ||
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| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6000 | |
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