Mazda 6 2012 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 1`539 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 7200 | |
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