Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 191.8 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.1 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3680 lb. | 365 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |