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Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Chevrolet SS (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Chevrolet SS specs.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Chevrolet SS Specifications

Model Year 2013 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet SS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.8 in 114.8 in -7 in
Length 191.5 in 195.5 in -4 in
Width 73.0 in 74.7 in -1.7 in
Height 57.6 in 57.9 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3393 lb. 3975 lb. -582 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.0 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 38.7 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 59.1 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 57.2 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 42.3 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.0 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 59.0 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 58.0 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.7 in -2.9 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 82 in (over 2 rows) -3.1 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 16.4 ft3 -0.1 ft3

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

2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet SS

2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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