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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 143 hp@6200 129 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 111.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 196.1 in | -4.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 3327 lb. | 275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Honda Accord
| 2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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