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Volkswagen Beetle (2015) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2015 2006  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5300
207 lb-ft@1700
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.0 in 112.3 in -12.3 in
Length 168.4 in 187.8 in -19.4 in
Width 71.2 in 69.8 in 1.4 in
Height 58.5 in 58.1 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3104 lb. 3476 lb. -372 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.3 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 56.7 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.5 in -53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.9 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 39.4 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.0 in 55.5 in -6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.4 in -52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.4 in 41.0 in -9.6 in
Total Legroom 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) -10.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 22.8 ft3 -7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 29.9 ft3 41.0 ft3 -11.1 ft3

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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