Compare Volvo S60 III vs Chevrolet Malibu 7 vs Chevrolet Nubira

Variants
B3
B4
B5
B5 AWD
B6 AWD
T4
T5
T5 AWD
T6 AWD
T6 Twin Engine AWD
T8 Twin Engine AWD
Polestar
2.4 Hybrid 4AT
2.4 4AT
2.4 6AT
2.4 Ethanol AT
3.6 AT
1.4
1.6
1.6 AT
1.8
1.8 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
405 L / 14.3 cu-ft ~ 1225 L / 43.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
554 kg / 1221 lbs
536 kg / 1182 lbs
485 kg / 1069 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Independent, Spring MacPherson, with stabilizer
MacPherson Strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double wishbone
Tire Size
195/55 R15

Construction

Battery | Capacity
11.6 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
142 mm / 5.6 in
Size | Height
1431 mm / 56.3 in
1451 mm / 57.1 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4761 mm / 187.4 in
4872 mm / 191.8 in
4515 mm / 177.8 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in | 2040 mm / 80.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 1916 mm / 75.4 in (mirror folded)
1785 mm / 70.3 in
1725 mm / 67.9 in
Track Width | Front
1593.0 mm / 62.7 in
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
1480.0 mm / 58.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1593.0 mm / 62.7 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1480.0 mm / 58.3 in
Wheel Size
17 in, 18 in, 19 in, 20 in
6J x 15
Wheelbase
2872 mm / 113.1 in
2852 mm / 112.3 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.0 m / 114.8 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
82.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 120.2 cu-in / 1969.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
93.2 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
61%
18%
13%
Pros
  • Decent styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good interior quality
  • Lots of interior space
  • Decent exterior design
  • Certainly not conspicuous
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lack smoothness
  • Unreliable engines
  • Too many electronic gimmicks
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Rather poor fuel economy for the power output
  • Questionable design

Price

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