Compare 2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2012 Volkswagen Golf

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  • 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
    2012 Chevrolet Malibu$24,125 - $34,205
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    Engine
    2.4 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2.4L - 3.6L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Flex Fuel
    Horsepower
    169 hp - 252 hp
    Torque
    158 ft-lb - 251 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Start-stop system
    Unknown
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Flex Fuel
    Fuel Consumption: City
    9.4 L/100 km - 13.8 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    5.9 L/100 km - 9 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    16L - 61L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    HID headlights
    Unknown
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Unknown
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Television
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Unknown
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    39.4 in
    Front Leg Room
    42.2 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    55.9 in
    Second Row Head Room
    37.2 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    37.6 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    53.9 in
    Trunk Volume
    15.1 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    112.3 in
    Length, Overall
    191.8 in - 192 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    70.3 in
    Height, Overall
    57.1 in
    Panoramic Roof
    Unknown
    Min Ground Clearance
    Unknown
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included
  • 2012 Volkswagen Golf
    2012 Volkswagen Golf$19,975 - $39,675
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    Engine
    2.5 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2L - 2.5L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel
    Horsepower
    140 hp - 256 hp
    Torque
    177 ft-lb - 243 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel
    Fuel Consumption: City
    6.7 L/100 km - 12.4 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    4.6 L/100 km - 8.7 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    14.5L - 55L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Unknown
    HID headlights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Television
    Unknown
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    38.4 in - 51.2 in
    Front Leg Room
    41.1 in - 41.2 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    54.5 in - 54.7 in
    Second Row Head Room
    31.8 in - 41.7 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    35.4 in - 35.5 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    52.8 in - 54.6 in
    Trunk Volume
    Unknown
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    101.5 in
    Length, Overall
    165.4 in - 179.4 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    70 in - 70.3 in
    Height, Overall
    57.5 in - 59.2 in
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    Min Ground Clearance
    5 in - 5.4 in
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included