Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Arteon | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 112.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 191.4 in | 191.8 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3655 lb. | 3645 lb. | 10 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.6 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 55.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 39.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon.
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 |