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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2010 2016  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
154 kW@5300
281 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,540 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,277 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,808 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,408 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 55 L 6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 942 mm 3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 798 mm 157 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 436 L -8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 847 L -831.9

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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
 

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