Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 OHV-2v 305 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 201.3 in | 191.8 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3680 lb. | 120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.0 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Impala.
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 |