Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2003 – 2008) vs Volvo V70 (2003 – 2004): specs compared

The Volvo V70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,569 kg against 1,682 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is 61 mm longer than the Volvo V70.

Specification Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2003 – 2008 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2003 – 2004
Overview
Origin United States Sweden
Documented years 2003 – 2008 2003 – 2004
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Manual
Performance
Power 203 – 243 hp 300 hp
Torque 298 – 326 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.0 s 5.9 s
Top speed 200 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.7 L/100 km 10.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,770 mm 4,709 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,491 mm
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,761 mm
Curb weight 1,569 kg 1,682 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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