Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura TLX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 190.3 in | 191.8 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 3680 lb. | -95 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.1 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 37.6 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2016 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura TLX.
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 |