The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 31,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.7
73
80.9
69.8 in
Width
73 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104
183.5
107.8
191.5
183.5 in
Length
191.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
19.02 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3R
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
580 mi
Range
856 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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