2010 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot.
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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Pilot | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Pilot | Malibu |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |