Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 191.8 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.3 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3450 lb. | -84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -16 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.1 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.6 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.1 ft3 | -15.1 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |