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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@2250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,634 kg | 1,687 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 983 mm | 8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 942 mm | -7 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 462 L | 467 L | -5 L |
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 2010 Ford Fusion
| 2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
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