Model Year | 2019 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,872 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,804 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 61 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,514 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 945 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 955 mm | 31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 428 L | -6 L |
2019 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX 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 |