Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2016) Specs
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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Audi A4 / S4 |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
107.8 in |
110.6 in |
-2.8 in |
| Length |
191.5 in |
185.1 in |
6.4 in |
| Width |
73.0 in |
71.9 in |
1.1 in |
| Height |
57.6 in |
56.2 in |
1.4 in |
| Curb Weight |
3393 lb. |
3509 lb. |
-116 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
16.9 gal. |
1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.0 in |
40.0 in |
-1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.5 in |
55.5 in |
2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.0 in |
0.0 in |
55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
41.3 in |
0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.5 in |
37.5 in |
0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
57.1 in |
54.3 in |
2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.3 in |
0.0 in |
54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
35.2 in |
1.6 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
76.5 in (over 2 rows) |
2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume |
16.3 ft3 |
12.4 ft3 |
3.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A4 / S4
| 2017 |
Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat.
Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort.
see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.)
see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
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