Volkswagen Eos (2011) vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic (2008) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Eos and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	173.5 in	188.3 in	-14.8 in
Width	70.5 in	69.9 in	0.6 in
Height	56.8 in	57.5 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	3297 lb.	252 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.3 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	39.6 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.7 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.9 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	37.6 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	56.1 in	-14.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	38.5 in	-6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-6.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	15.4 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	15.4 ft³	-4.9 ft³

2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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