2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Malibu Equinox
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4872 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2852 mm 2858 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 71 L


 

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