Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
6.0L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 332 hp@5100 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 116.0 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 202.0 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 79.0 in | -6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 76.9 in | -19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3589 lb. | 5598 lb. | -2009 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 65.3 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 64.4 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 65.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 60.6 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 60.3 ft3 | -44 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -92.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.