Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 100.0 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 168.4 in | 25.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.2 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 3104 lb. | 284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 49.0 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 31.4 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.
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