Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,628 kg | 2,329 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,006 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 988 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 886 mm | 49 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 909 L | -447 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,008 L | 14.3 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |