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Chevrolet Malibu (2016) vs. Dodge Journey (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Dodge Journey specs.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year 2016 2013  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Dodge Journey  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.4 in 113.8 in -2.4 in
Length 193.8 in 192.4 in 1.4 in
Width 73.0 in 72.2 in 0.8 in
Height 57.7 in 66.6 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 3388 lb. 3884 lb. -496 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 20.5 gal. -7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.8 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 57.5 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 53.8 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.8 in 1.2 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 53.4 in 54.4 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 33.6 in 4.5 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 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 97.8 in (over 3 rows) -17.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.8 ft3 10.7 ft3 5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.8 37.0 ft3 -21.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.8 ft3 67.6 ft3 -51.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey

2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Overly firm, insufficiently contoured front seats seem to be popping up everywhere lately, even in the formerly fluffy Toyota Avalon. (Blame the influence of the Germans.) The Dodge Journey’s front buckets provide a refreshing alternative, with a rare combination of cushiness and support. The armrests and door pulls are also well-padded. The driver-side lumbar powers up and down as well as in and out. The headrests even adjust fore-aft, a rarity among sub-luxury cars these days. If only the driver seat also included power recline... see full Dodge Journey review
2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As mentioned earlier, Chrysler really dropped the ball when it packaged the Journey. The second-row seat is a comfortable height off the floor, yet headroom is plentiful even by crossover standards. But that’s the beginning and end of the back seat’s virtues. The optional third-row seat is kids-only (unless the adults in question aren’t much larger than kids). Though less than an inch longer, and riding on a wheelbase that’s 3.6 inches shorter, the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has eight more inches of legroom in each of the rear rows—a huge difference. Adults can fit in the Journey’s second row if it’s slide back at least half way along its travel, but they can’t stretch out like they can in the Santa Fe. Or in many compact crossovers, for that matter. Poor packaging also makes for a fairly high load floor and (as mentioned above) less cargo volume than in other similarly-dimensioned crossovers. see full Dodge Journey review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey

2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I normally take customers to lunch and is not easy to accommodate 4 mid-size adults in the Journey, not mention 5. This Journey comes equipped with a third row that is supposed to accommodate 2 more persons, but the space is extremely small and I would not recommend having someone sitting there for a long trip. see full Dodge Journey review
2014 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When I received my Journey the driver seat was comfortable but as I started traveling extensible the seat become more and more uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but other coworkers driving Journey report the same issue while the ones driving the Chevy Equinox and Ford Fusion state that the seats in their vehicles remain comfortable. Up to now, I can?t drive more than 2 hours without stopping somewhere to stretch my back. see full Dodge Journey review
 
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