Chevrolet Malibu (2005 – 2008) vs Opel Vectra Hatchback (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Opel Vectra Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 243 hp. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,549 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 173 mm longer than the Opel Vectra Hatchback.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2005 – 2008
|
Opel
Vectra Hatchback
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 hp | 101 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 167 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.3 – 13.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 186 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,549 kg | 1,290 – 1,513 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.