Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 119.3 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 200.6 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.6 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 68.9 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4146 lb. | -753 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 62.9 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 57.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 64.8 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 67.5 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.1 in | -62.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 54.2 ft3 | -37.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 167.9 ft3 | -151.6 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 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |