Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura TSX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 105.1 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 183.4 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 69.4 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3257 lb. | 388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.4 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.2 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |