Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2013) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2017	2013
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	104.4 in	7 in
Length	193.8 in	182.2 in	11.6 in
Width	73.0 in	70.0 in	3 in
Height	57.7 in	57.2 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3457 lb.	3311 lb.	146 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.2 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	55.2 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	53.6 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.1 in	0 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	15.5 ft³	0.3 ft³

2017 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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