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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Buick Regal Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Regal | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 107.8 in | 0 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 3665 lb. | -63 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 52.3 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Regal
| 2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
| 2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |
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