2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 7 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 227 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Malibu | Juke |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |