Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Taos | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 105.9 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 175.8 in | 16 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.4 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3415 lb. | 3181 lb. | 234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -50.8 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 |
2023 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2022 | Volkswagen's "bigger for Americans" strategy continues with the Taos. Even though the new crossover is the smallest VW offers in North America, its rear passengers enjoy a seat set comfortably high off the floor and plenty of room for their heads, shoulders, and legs. On their spec sheets the Kia Seltos and Chevrolet TrailBlazer offer more combined legroom, but I observed more space in the VW. The top two trim levels include rear air vents. Why, then, would someone spend a few thousand more for the Tiguan? Perhaps they occasionally need a third-row seat but don't want a crossover the size of the Atlas. The Tiguan's second-row seat isn't quite as roomy as the Taos's, but unlike the latter it can slide and recline. see full Volkswagen Taos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos.