Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,783 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,549 kg | 1,599 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 61 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 884 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,204 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 777 mm | 178 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,844 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 382 L | 46 L |
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 |
2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
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