Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Audi allroad (2014) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Audi allroad Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Audi allroad
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@4450 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	110.4 in	-2.6 in
Length	191.5 in	185.9 in	5.6 in
Width	73.0 in	72.5 in	0.5 in
Height	57.6 in	58.0 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3891 lb.	-498 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.4 in	-1.4 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	38.2 in	-0.7 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, Minimum	16.3 ft³	27.6 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	50.5 ft³	-34.2 ft³

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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

2015 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 Audi allroad Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Audi suggests that, despite the platform downgrade, the new allroad is pretty close in size to the old one because its cars have been growing with each redesign. Yet while the original allroad felt like a midsize car inside, the new one feels like a compact, especially in the back seat, where both shoulder room and legroom are down by a couple of inches. The average adult will fit, but without much room to spare. This said, the "midsize" Volvo XC70 provides a couple inches more shoulder room but no more leg room. see full Audi allroad review

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