Honda HR-V (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs
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2016 Honda HR-V and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2016 |
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Model |
Honda HR-V |
Chevrolet Malibu |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
102.8 in |
111.4 in |
-8.6 in |
Length |
169.1 in |
193.8 in |
-24.7 in |
Width |
69.8 in |
73.0 in |
-3.2 in |
Height |
63.2 in |
57.7 in |
5.5 in |
Curb Weight |
2888 lb. |
3086 lb. |
-198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.2 gal. |
13.0 gal. |
0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.5 in |
39.1 in |
0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.8 in |
58.5 in |
-1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.1 in |
54.1 in |
-1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
42.0 in |
-0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.3 in |
37.5 in |
0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.5 in |
57.1 in |
-2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
47.4 in |
53.4 in |
-6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.3 in |
38.1 in |
1.2 in |
Total Legroom |
80.5 in (over 2 rows) |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
24.3 ft3 |
15.8 ft3 |
8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
58.8 ft3 |
15.8 ft3 |
43 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda HR-V
2016 |
Also like the Fit, the Honda HR-V leads its class in rear seat spaciousness. with a large-sedan-like 39.3 inches of legroom to the Chevrolet Trax's still adult-worthy 35.7. Rear headroom is ample in both pint-sized crossovers. Given the ability to carry four adults with room to spare, it's no surprise that many people are deciding that they don't need a larger vehicle.
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2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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I hear more complaints about uncomfortable seats from Honda owners than from those of any other brand. The seats in compact Hondas also happen to be among my least favorite. Those in the HR-V, like the similar seats in the Fit, have a headrest and fixed lumbar bulge that jut too far forward for my personal build. The Trax seats also have a somewhat intrusive headrest, but a power-adjustable lumbar bulge. Try either out extensively before you buy to avoid an unpleasant surprise after the fact.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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.
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