Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler 300 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,048 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 5,001 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,688 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 983 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 965 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,021 mm | 934 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,083 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 487 L | -25 L |
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 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
vast space see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review |