Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.3 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 191.8 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.3 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3645 lb. | -96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 53.9 in | -12.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 37.6 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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 |