Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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 | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 191.8 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.3 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.1 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5300 lb. | 3680 lb. | 1620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 10.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.9 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 55.9 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg 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 |