2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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, 2012 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2012 Volvo C70 | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Volvo | Chevrolet |
Model | C70 | Malibu |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |