Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 119.1 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 198.8 in | -7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.9 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 69.9 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3415 lb. | 4345 lb. | -930 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 61.8 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 59.2 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.9 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 59.1 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 47.9 ft3 | -32.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -72.7 ft3 |
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 2023 Ford Explorer.