Model Year | 2023 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 193.6 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3126 lb. | 3325 lb. | -199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.4 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.