2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 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. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Malibu | Cooper |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |