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2009 Acura RDX and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Acura RDX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 191.5 in | -10.8 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 57.6 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3635 lb. | 333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 44.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura RDX
| 2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
| 2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
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