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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Volvo V70 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Volvo V70 specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Volvo V70 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Volvo V70  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 110.8 in 1.5 in
Length 187.8 in 189.9 in -2.1 in
Width 69.8 in 73.3 in -3.5 in
Height 58.1 in 60.9 in -2.8 in
Curb Weight 3476 lb. 3527 lb. -51 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.4 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 54.8 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.9 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 56.5 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 55.1 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 34.6 in 6.4 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 6.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 33.3 ft3 -10.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 72.1 ft3 -31.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo V70

2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
 
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