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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 83 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,026 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 991 mm | -38 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 937 mm | -2 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 535 L | -73 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,911 L | 15.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 3,290 L | 13.3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Buick Enclave
| 2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |
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