2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac G6 (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 398 kg more than 2006 Pontiac G6.
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, 2006 Pontiac G6 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Malibu | G6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
