2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4

To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.

Because 2010 Toyota RAV4 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, 2010 Toyota RAV4 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, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Toyota RAV4
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Malibu RAV4
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 164 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
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 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1854 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2659 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 60 L


 

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