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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 119.8 in | -7.5 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 201.2 in | -9.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 75.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 70.9 in | -13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3415 lb. | 4680 lb. | -1265 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.0 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.3 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.0 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 47.7 ft3 | -32.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -69.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Dodge Durango
| 2018 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2018 | The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Dodge Durango
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