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2011 Volvo C30 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.8 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 191.5 in | -24.1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3200 lb. | 3635 lb. | -435 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 57.1 in | -10.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.3 in | -12.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo C30
| 2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
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