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

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Chevrolet Impala
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	110.5 in	-2.7 in
Length	191.5 in	200.4 in	-8.9 in
Width	73.0 in	72.9 in	0.1 in
Height	57.6 in	58.7 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3711 lb.	-76 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.0 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	58.7 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	56.4 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	58.6 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	57.2 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.6 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	18.6 ft³	-2.3 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
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

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review

2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review

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