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Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Volvo S60 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Volvo S60 specs.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year 2013 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Volvo S60  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
2.4L I5
DOHC-4v
257 hp@5500
258 lb-ft@2100
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.8 in 106.9 in 0.9 in
Length 191.5 in 180.2 in 11.3 in
Width 73.0 in 71.4 in 1.6 in
Height 57.6 in 56.2 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 3635 lb. 3393 lb. 242 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 38.7 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 56.2 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 49.0 in 6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 42.6 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 55.5 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 55.2 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 33.3 in 3.5 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 13.9 ft3 2.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo S60

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review
 
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