2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Malibu | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |