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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 91 kW@5000 175 Nm@4750 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 184 Nm@2250 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,687 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 66 L | -17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 983 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 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 | 1,356 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 942 mm | 26 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 447 L | 467 L | -20 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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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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