2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (170 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (214 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Malibu | 5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |