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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Dodge Challenger Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Challenger | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 116.0 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 197.7 in | -3.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3719 lb. | -633 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.4 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 32.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Challenger
| 2014 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review |
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