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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2023 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 136 kW@6700 233 Nm@4900 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 213 kW@6500 353 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,634 kg | 2,254 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,034 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,029 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 991 mm | -56 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 515 L | -53 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,356 L | 15.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,486 L | 14.3 |
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 2023 Ford Explorer
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.
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