Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 109.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 182.2 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.4 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 4225 lb. | -580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -52.3 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review |
2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |