2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (327 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Malibu | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |