2010 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 152 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (159 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Phaeton | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2233 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5059 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2881 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
