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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Buick Regal Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Regal | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 91 kW@5000 175 Nm@4750 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 136 kW@6700 233 Nm@4900 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,633 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 60 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 986 mm | 7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 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 | 1,356 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 947 mm | 21 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 447 L | 314 L | 133 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Regal
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Regal
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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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