Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 107.8 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 169.7 in | 191.5 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 73.0 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.6 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2531 lb. | 3393 lb. | -862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.1 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.8 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy and I can sit comfortably without having to adjust the seat very much at all see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As a tall guy I usually have a tough time with back seats but not in my aveo see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
really uncomfortable see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
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 |
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 |