2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Malibu | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |