Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 112.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 191.8 in | -3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.3 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.1 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3680 lb. | 1031 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.9 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.6 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 55.8 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. 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 |