2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. Both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2005 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 3,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Malibu | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
