Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
145 HP
137 HP
Torque:
210 NM
179 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
9.6 seconds
Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 8 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Hyundai Sonata.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Chevrolet Blazer
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.75 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.42 m
Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
436 litres
430 litres
Chevrolet Malibu has 6 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata.
