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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,610 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 55 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 909 mm | 36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 826 mm | 129 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 187 L | 241 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 297 L | -281.9 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Eos
| 2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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