2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Hyundai XG 350
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai XG 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai XG 350 would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai XG 350. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai XG 350 (305 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Hyundai XG 350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Malibu | XG 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
