Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler Aspen | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
5.7L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 345 hp@5300 380 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 119.2 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 200.8 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 74.3 in | -16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 5546 lb. | -1944 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 58.8 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 67.3 ft3 | -51 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -86.1 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |