Lexus GS 2012 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 259 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 12 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 6 NM less than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.8 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 GS) 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: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 28 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Malibu, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 461 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 69 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: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 8000 | |
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