Chevrolet Malibu (2012) vs. Honda Accord (2009) Specs

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Honda Accord
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	110.2 in	2.1 in
Length	191.8 in	194.1 in	-2.3 in
Width	70.3 in	72.7 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.1 in	58.1 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3645 lb.	3600 lb.	45 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	58.2 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	56.6 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.5 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.5 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	56.4 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	54.3 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	14.0 ft³	1.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 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

2012 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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Accord

2009 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	passengers are really happy with the room. the leather seating is soft. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review

2009 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Backache see full Honda Accord review

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