Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac SRX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 107.8 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 191.5 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.0 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 57.6 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4164 lb. | 3393 lb. | 771 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.8 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.6 in | 0.0 in | 43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.2 in | 0.0 in | 24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.4 ft3 | 16.3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
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 |