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Chevrolet Malibu (2009) vs. Chevrolet Volt (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Chevrolet Volt specs.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Chevrolet Volt Specifications

Model Year 2009 2017  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Volt  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 106.1 in 6.2 in
Length 191.8 in 180.4 in 11.4 in
Width 70.3 in 71.2 in -0.9 in
Height 57.1 in 56.4 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 3450 lb. 3543 lb. -93 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 8.9 gal. 7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 37.8 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.5 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 53.7 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.1 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 35.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.2 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 51.3 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 34.7 in 2.9 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 10.6 ft3 4.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 ft3 0.0 15.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt

2017 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The original Chevrolet Volt's cramped rear seat could only hold two people. In the second-generation Volt the hump for the battery pack has been lowered to permit a third person to straddle it. But they'd better be small, and even then they won't be comfortable. This fifth spot could be the least comfortable seating position in any four-door car. It's best considered for short-term emergency use. Even the Volt's outboard rear seat passengers better not be tall. The Volt's roof line sweeps dramatically downward, while the hatch extends unusually far forward. To squeeze rear seat passengers within this oddly configured space, Chevrolet has positioned the seat cushion very low and has located the rear passengers' heads beneath the hatch glass. The roof's rear cross-member produces an odd bulge in the headliner ahead of said heads. As is, both rear head room and rear knee room are in short supply and it is easy to bump one's noggin while getting into the rear seat. Adding insult to injury, the Volt's rear seat feels even tighter than it is because the rear side windows are small and the front seats largely block the view foward. Claustrophobes better sit up front. One somewhat bright spot: the Volt's rear seat cushion angles sharply upward to provide more thigh support than you'll find in the typical compact car (or the Prius) despite the seat's ultra-low butt pocket. The Prius's official interior dimensions might not differ much from the Volt's, but its rear seat passengers enjoy much more rear knee room (if slightly less rear headroom) and feel like they have far more room. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

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