2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 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 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Malibu | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2803 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |