Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volvo XC70 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 108.8 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 186.3 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.2 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 61.5 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3669 lb. | 11 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.8 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.2 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 37.4 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 71.4 ft3 | -56.3 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.