Skoda Superb 2008 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 7 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 25 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Despite less power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 3 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Malibu, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 545 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. The Chevrolet Malibu may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`074 | 1`539 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7200 | |
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