2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Malibu | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |