Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.9 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 180.2 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.4 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.2 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3393 lb. | 287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 49.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.3 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |