Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. Chevrolet SS (2016) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Chevrolet SS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Chevrolet SS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	114.8 in	-2.5 in
Length	191.8 in	195.5 in	-3.7 in
Width	70.3 in	74.7 in	-4.4 in
Height	57.1 in	57.9 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3415 lb.	3997 lb.	-582 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	18.8 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	59.1 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	57.2 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.0 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	59.0 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	58.0 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.7 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	82 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	16.4 ft³	-1.3 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review

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