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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) Specs

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year 2010 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 115.0 in -2.7 in
Length 191.8 in 190.0 in 1.8 in
Width 70.3 in 72.0 in -1.7 in
Height 57.1 in 59.4 in -2.3 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 4010 lb. -330 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 15.8 gal. 0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.3 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.2 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.0 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 38.3 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 54.1 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 0.0 in 52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.2 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.2 in (over 2 rows) -1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 18.3 ft3 -3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.1 18.4 ft3 -3.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 ft3 56.5 ft3 -41.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review
 

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