Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.9 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 180.4 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.3 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3837 lb. | -192 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 | 15.1 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2.3 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 |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |