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2009 Volvo V50 and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.3 in | -8.4 in |
| Length | 178.0 in | 191.8 in | -13.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3645 lb. | -102 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 47.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V50
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 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 |
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