2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 482 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, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Malibu | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
