2012 Chevrolet Malibu 3LT vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 3LT and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 3LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 252 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu 3LT 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Malibu Malibu
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4872 mm 4872 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2852 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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