2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Malibu | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
