Chevrolet Malibu (2005 – 2008) vs Vauxhall Vectra Estate (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Chevrolet Malibu is the more powerful of the two, with up to 243 hp against 230 hp. The Vauxhall Vectra Estate uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,549 kg. At 4,839 mm, the Vauxhall Vectra Estate is 56 mm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2005 – 2008
|
Vauxhall
Vectra Estate
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 hp | 120 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 175 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.4 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 195 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100 km | 5.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,549 kg | 1,400 – 1,631 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.