Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.3 in | -8 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 191.8 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3450 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 53.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX 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 |