Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 354 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 113.8 in | -6 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 198.4 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.7 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.1 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 4641 lb. | -1006 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 61.9 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 59.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 60.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.0 in | -29 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | -30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 39.1 ft3 | -22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 71.4 ft3 | -55.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Acura MDX.