2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (180 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Highlander | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
