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2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,549 kg | 1,319 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 47 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 965 mm | -20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 843 mm | 112 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 374 L | 54 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
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