Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,549 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 55 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 968 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 902 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 929 L | -501 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 1,894 L | 14.1 |
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 Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |