Mazda 6 2012 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) 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 (Chevrolet Malibu) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 17 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 155 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | 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. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Chevrolet Malibu are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 545 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Malibu is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7200 | |
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