Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 65 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 953 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 447 L | -19 L |
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 |
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 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |