Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 5300 lb. | 3635 lb. | 1665 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 |