Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Honda CR-V (2013) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Honda CR-V Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Honda CR-V
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	103.1 in	4.7 in
Length	191.5 in	178.3 in	13.2 in
Width	73.0 in	71.6 in	1.4 in
Height	57.6 in	64.7 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3305 lb.	88 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.3 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.9 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	58.6 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	54.5 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.4 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	53.1 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.3 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	37.2 ft³	-20.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	70.9 ft³	-54.6 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 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

2013 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda CR-V

2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda CR-V

2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review

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