Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,675 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 68 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 935 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 947 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 402 L | 26 L |
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 |
2015 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick Regal.