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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5500 400 Nm@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5300 281 Nm@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,408 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 942 mm | 11 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 798 mm | 137 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 436 L | 26 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 847 L | -830.7 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
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