Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Volvo V50 (2007) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Volvo V50
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	103.9 in	8.4 in
Length	187.8 in	177.7 in	10.1 in
Width	69.8 in	69.7 in	0.1 in
Height	58.1 in	57.2 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3476 lb.	3379 lb.	97 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.2 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	53.7 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.6 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.1 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	54.1 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	50.7 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	34.4 in	6.6 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	6.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.8 ft³	27.4 ft³	-4.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	-21.9 ft³

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2005	4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005	4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005	4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review

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