Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Volvo C30 (2012) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Volvo C30
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	103.9 in	8.4 in
Length	191.8 in	167.4 in	24.4 in
Width	70.3 in	70.2 in	0.1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.0 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3211 lb.	469 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	53.6 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.1 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	47.0 in	6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	41.5 in	10.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	33.9 in	3.7 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	12.9 ft³	2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	20.2 ft³	-5.1 ft³

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review

2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review

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