The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 52,800
€ 32,600
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 24.1 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1429
1811
2031
1465
1855
2055
1811 mm
Width
1855 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1429 mm
Height
1465 mm
2810
4624
2737
4865
4624 mm
Length
4865 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
6.71 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
600 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
