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Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Buick Regal (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Buick Regal specs.

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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,738 mm 2,738 mm 0 mm
Length 4,864 mm 4,831 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,857 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,483 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,634 kg 1,662 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 68 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 986 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,397 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 935 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 1,328 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 947 mm -12 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 462 L 402 L 60 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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