Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Volvo XC60 (2013) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Volvo XC60
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	109.2 in	-1.4 in
Length	191.5 in	182.2 in	9.3 in
Width	73.0 in	74.4 in	-1.4 in
Height	57.6 in	67.4 in	-9.8 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4225 lb.	-590 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.7 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	54.2 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	55.2 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	53.8 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.4 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	30.8 ft³	-14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	67.4 ft³	-51.1 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
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

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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

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