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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,619 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 60 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 988 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 968 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 874 mm | 94 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 362 L | 85 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,252 L | 14.8 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo V50
| 2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
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