Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 121.2 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 202.5 in | -11 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.7 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.9 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 4510 lb. | -875 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 63.7 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 58.4 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 64.1 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 65.0 in | -10.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 83.3 ft3 | -67 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -127.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan.