Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 120.7 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 196.8 in | -5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.8 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 61.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4894 lb. | -1214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.3 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.7 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.8 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | -44.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.