Chevrolet Malibu (2016) vs. Chevrolet SS (2017) Specs
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Chevrolet SS Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2017 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Chevrolet SS |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
111.4 in |
114.8 in |
-3.4 in |
Length |
193.8 in |
195.5 in |
-1.7 in |
Width |
73.0 in |
74.7 in |
-1.7 in |
Height |
57.7 in |
57.9 in |
-0.2 in |
Curb Weight |
3086 lb. |
3997 lb. |
-911 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.0 gal. |
18.8 gal. |
-5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.1 in |
38.7 in |
0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
59.1 in |
-0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.1 in |
57.2 in |
-3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.0 in |
42.3 in |
-0.3 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 |
53.4 in |
58.0 in |
-4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.1 in |
39.7 in |
-1.6 in |
Total Legroom |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
82 in (over 2 rows) |
-1.9 in |
Cargo Volume |
15.8 ft3 |
16.4 ft3 |
-0.6 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 |
Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora.
The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited.
Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not.
I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear.
see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet SS
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 |
2017 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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