Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 107.8 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 173.9 in | 191.5 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 57.6 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2773 lb. | 3393 lb. | -620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 55.0 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.1 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic.
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |