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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
3.0L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 257 hp@6300 218 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,983 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 74 L | -25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 968 mm | 25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 973 mm | -20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 930 mm | 38 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,031 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 425 L | 22 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,087 L | 14.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,937 L | 14.8 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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