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Chevrolet Malibu (2009) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Chevrolet Cruze specs.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,685 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,597 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,565 kg 1,407 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 59 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 963 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 899 mm 56 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 428 L 436 L -8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 
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