Skoda Superb 2008 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 3 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 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 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`539 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7200 | |
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