Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 167.6 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.2 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 3256 lb. | 41 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | -38.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.