2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. Both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Honda CR-V are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V.
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, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Malibu | CR-V |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |