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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,923 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,537 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 49 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 993 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 953 mm | 25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,356 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 968 mm | -66 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 447 L | -22 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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