2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.

Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 Chevrolet Malibu (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover LR2 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Make Land Rover Chevrolet
Model LR2 Malibu
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3192 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 101 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1854 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km


 

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