Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,071 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,202 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,977 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 72 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,013 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 973 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 851 mm | -851 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,870 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 668 L | -240 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,634 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 2,758 L | 13.1 |
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 2023 Buick Enclave.