Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@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 | 112.3 in | 101.5 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 173.5 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.8 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3549 lb. | 96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 41.5 in | 12.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.5 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
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 |