2013 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 52 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Malibu | Golf |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
