Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 942 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 968 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 439 L | 8 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |