Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Chrysler Pacifica (2021) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications

Model Year	2014	2021
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Chrysler Pacifica
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	121.6 in	-13.8 in
Length	191.5 in	204.3 in	-12.8 in
Width	73.0 in	79.6 in	-6.6 in
Height	57.6 in	69.9 in	-12.3 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4521 lb.	-886 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.1 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	63.8 in	-6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	59.0 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.1 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.6 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	63.0 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	64.8 in	-10.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.0 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.5 in	-49.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.5 in	-36.5 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-37.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	32.3 ft³	-16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	87.5 ft³	-71.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	140.5 ft³	-124.2 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

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD	The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD	The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

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