Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu specs.
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
Model Year |
2006 |
2015 |
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Model |
Volkswagen New Beetle |
Chevrolet Malibu |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
2dr Hatch |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
98.7 in |
107.8 in |
-9.1 in |
Length |
161.1 in |
191.5 in |
-30.4 in |
Width |
67.9 in |
73.0 in |
-5.1 in |
Height |
59.0 in |
57.6 in |
1.4 in |
Curb Weight |
2884 lb. |
3393 lb. |
-509 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
14.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
-4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.2 in |
39.0 in |
-0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
52.8 in |
57.5 in |
-4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
55.0 in |
-55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
39.4 in |
42.1 in |
-2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
36.7 in |
37.5 in |
-0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
49.3 in |
57.1 in |
-7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
54.3 in |
-54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
33.5 in |
36.8 in |
-3.3 in |
Total Legroom |
72.9 in (over 2 rows) |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
12.0 ft3 |
16.3 ft3 |
-4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
27.2 ft3 |
16.3 ft3 |
10.9 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 |
Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora.
The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited.
Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not.
I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear.
see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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 |
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