2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen CC would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (138 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
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 Volkswagen CC (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Malibu | CC |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2708 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |