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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 111.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.5 in | 0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3179 lb. | 214 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 56.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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