Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Audi TT | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 97.2 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 164.5 in | 27.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3241 lb. | 404 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.6 in | 4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 47.5 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 29.2 in | 8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |
2010 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good front seat support and comfort. Long drives in this car are enjoyable. see full Audi TT review |
2010 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
They are a great shelf see full Audi TT review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Other than a small child you really cant fit much in the back seat but I dont mind that see full Audi TT review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
This is a two seater. nice place to put the brief case. see full Audi TT review |