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Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Ford Focus (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Ford Focus specs.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year 2014 2014  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Ford Focus  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@2700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.8 in 104.3 in 3.5 in
Length 191.5 in 178.5 in 13 in
Width 73.0 in 71.8 in 1.2 in
Height 57.6 in 57.7 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3635 lb. 3210 lb. 425 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 12.4 gal. 6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 38.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.6 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 53.9 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.9 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.0 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 53.7 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 52.7 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 33.2 in 3.6 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 75.1 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 13.2 ft3 3.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Focus

2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2014 Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Focus

2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review
 
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