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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Ford Edge Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 111.2 in | -3.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 184.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in | -3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 67.0 in | -9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 4056 lb. | -421 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.8 in | 0.2 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 | 58.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -52.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Edge
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
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