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Chevrolet Malibu (2009) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2016  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Audi A3 / S3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 103.8 in 8.5 in
Length 191.8 in 175.4 in 16.4 in
Width 70.3 in 70.7 in -0.4 in
Height 57.1 in 55.7 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 3450 lb. 3175 lb. 275 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 36.5 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 54.8 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.2 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 36.1 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.0 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 0.0 in 52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 35.1 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 12.3 ft3 2.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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