The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 30,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.7
73
80.9
72.4 in
Width
73 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
111.4
191.5
107.8
191.5
191.5 in
Length
191.5 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.65 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
GJ
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
700 mi
Range
889 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
