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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 91 kW@5000 175 Nm@4750 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 107 kW@6200 175 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,981 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 56 L | -7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,003 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 947 mm | 6 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,026 mm | 967 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 447 L | 473 L | -26 L |
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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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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