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Chevrolet Sonic (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2013) Specs

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2018 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2018 2013  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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