Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 112.3 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 191.8 in | -36.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3415 lb. | -1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.9 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 52.1 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 37.6 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda2.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |