2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Malibu | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
