Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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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 | 107.8 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 191.5 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.6 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5254 lb. | 3635 lb. | 1619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.8 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |