Chevrolet Malibu vs Volvo S60
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2009 | Years produced1964-1965 |
MSRP$35,800 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings2053 | Listings9386 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing. | |
Reviews SummaryRodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3657 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height57.6 in |
Length187.4 in | Length193.8 in |
Width80.3 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase113.1 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2009 | 1964-1965 |
MSRP | $35,800 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing. | Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3657 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 80.3 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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