Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. GMC Acadia (2010) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year	2013	2010
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	GMC Acadia
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	118.9 in	-11.1 in
Length	191.5 in	200.7 in	-9.2 in
Width	73.0 in	78.2 in	-5.2 in
Height	57.6 in	69.9 in	-12.3 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4722 lb.	-1087 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.4 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	61.9 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	57.8 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.3 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	61.1 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	57.9 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.9 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.4 in	-38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	24.1 ft³	-7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	68.9 ft³	-52.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	116.9 ft³	-100.6 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

2013 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

2013 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
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

2010 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review
2010	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review

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