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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 GMC Terrain Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | GMC Terrain | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 107.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 182.3 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 65.4 in | -7.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 3563 lb. | -175 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 29.6 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -47.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 GMC Terrain
| 2018 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2018 | The first-generation GMC Terrain took advantage of a long, 112.5-inch wheelbase to offer exceptional rear legroom--nearly 40 inches of it. On paper, the 2018 Terrain has only a half-inch less combined legroom despite a wheelbase shrink of 5.2 inches (to better align the vehicle with competitors and open up space for the downsized Acadia). In reality, rear legroom seems ample but no longer outstanding. The rear seats in the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are similarly roomy. But the Terrain does pull ahead when evaluating rear seat comfort. Its high-mounted rear seat cushion provides better leg support than others. The Compass's rear seat is lower and firmer. The Terrain's rear seat can even recline a little. Based on their specs, the Jeep is nearly as roomy inside as the GMC. Headroom, shoulder room, and combined legroom specs all differ by less than an inch. In reality, the Jeep's interior feels significantly narrower. And the Jeep Cherokee? All of its interior specs are also within an inch of the Terrain's, though often in the other direction. Why does Jeep offer two crossovers so close in size? This isn't clear. In terms of specs, they differ most in combined legroom and cargo volume. The Cherokee has 1.3 inches more of the former--good to have, but hardly justification for an additional model--and about ten percent LESS of the latter. How can the larger Jeep have less cargo volume? I suspect that the Compass was measured more creatively, and cannot actually hold as much cargo. Based on their specs--and I always take cargo volume specs with more than a little salt--the new Terrain can swallow a few more cubic feet of cargo than the Compass (63.3 vs. 59.8) but falls well short of the RAV4 (70.6 in hybrid form, 73.4 otherwise). A Honda CR-V can fit a couple more cubes than the RAV4. The GMC Terrain and the Jeeps compensate for not having the most spacious cargo areas with front passenger seats that fold forward. If your cargo is long but not wide, one of these is the way to go. Though closely related to the GMC, the Chevrolet Equinox does not offer this feature. see full GMC Terrain review | |
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