The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.8 (08 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 31,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel Insignia 1.8 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
59
73.1
82
57.7
73
80.9
73.1 in
Width
73 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
107.8
190.2
107.8
191.5
190.2 in
Length
191.5 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.77 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
G09
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
138 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.8
129 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.8
24.01 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.8
31 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
572 mi
Range
582 mi
Opel Insignia 1.8
572 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
144 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).
147.7 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.8
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.8
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
