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Chevrolet Malibu (2012) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
224 kW@6500
369 Nm@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,858 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,842 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,653 kg 1,779 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 71 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 996 mm -51 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,298 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,013 mm 954 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 892 L -464 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 1,804 L 14.1

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 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
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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