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Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2023) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2023 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2023 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2018 2023  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.5L I4
DOHC-4v
160 hp@5700
184 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,830 mm 0 mm
Length 4,277 mm 4,933 mm 0 mm
Width 1,808 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,366 kg 1,418 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 60 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,374 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 953 mm -11 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,245 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,356 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 798 mm 968 mm -170 mm
Total Legroom 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 436 L 445 L -9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 847 L 15.7 831.3 L

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