2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Malibu | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
