Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 2,517 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 106 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,011 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,275 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 958 mm | -958 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 527 L | -99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,557 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 3,067 L | 12.1 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Expedition.