Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 112.3 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 191.8 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.3 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.1 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3680 lb. | -247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.6 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 15.1 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 41 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |