Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Dodge Journey (2011) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Dodge Journey
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	113.8 in	-6 in
Length	191.5 in	192.4 in	-0.9 in
Width	73.0 in	72.2 in	0.8 in
Height	57.6 in	66.6 in	-9 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3884 lb.	-249 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.5 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.8 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	57.5 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	53.8 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.9 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.9 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	54.4 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	33.6 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.5 in	-43.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	23.4 in	-23.4 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	97.8 in (over 3 rows)	-18.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	10.7 ft³	5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	37.0 ft³	-20.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	67.6 ft³	-51.3 ft³

2013 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

2013 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

2013 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 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review

2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review

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