Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Prius c | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 107.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 191.5 in | -34.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.0 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2500 lb. | 3602 lb. | -1102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 57.1 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 54.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 16.3 ft3 | -16.3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Prius c.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |