Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura RSX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5500 400 Nm@3000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@7800 190 Nm@7000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,379 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,288 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 866 mm | 87 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 742 mm | 193 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 453 L | 9 L |
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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |