The spec sheets list the Malibu 23 RIDE 2013 as modified vee and the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008 as v25, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Malibu 23 RIDE 2013 at 23,0 ft versus Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 3 900 lbs and 3 900 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 450 hp for the Malibu 23 RIDE 2013 and 450 hp for the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008 carries 87 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Malibu 23 RIDE 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Malibu 23 RIDE 2013 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu 23 RIDE 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.