2013 Ford C-MAX vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2013 Ford C-MAX and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 85 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, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford C-MAX | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | C-MAX | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4409 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2085 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1623 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
