Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Corvette | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 105.7 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 174.6 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 49.0 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3179 lb. | -93 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.2 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I can travel for many miles (one time was 16 hours between Portland and Casper Wyoming) straight through with perfect comfort. Dial the seat into what is comfortable for me (many choices including lumbar support, and wings that fold in or out around you) see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
corvettes have always been two seaters,dont know why i chose this dislike? see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat! see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Umm.... yeah. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
No Rear Seats! see full Chevrolet Corvette review |