Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 90.6 in | 21.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 139.6 in | 52.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 64.1 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 59.8 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 2512 lb. | 1168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 49.4 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 47.9 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 46.4 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 42.6 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.7 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |