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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 115.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 190.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.0 in | 1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 59.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 4010 lb. | -622 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.1 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -40.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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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